The President of Mali is elected using the two-round system.
Landlocked Mali will hold regional, presidential and national elections in various stages, beginning in April and ending in November.
In late Dec. 2017, prime minister Abdoulaye Idrissa Maiga resigned along with his government, dealing a devastating a blow to president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, 72, who is seeking re-election.
Sources and Further Reading:
The eight African elections to watch out for in 2018
Election Guide