https://www.confiduss.com/en/jurisdictions/mali/politics/ - Politics of Mali

In Mali, the form of government is a unitary semi-presidential republic. In Mali, legislative power rests with a national assembly. Prime Minister is Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. A country's governmental structure determines the way laws are written, passed and interpreted. The type of government determines the way elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Mali lasts until January 7, 2018. The term of office of a head of state has a direct impact on the power and influence of the leadership position. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The term of office of the head of state in Mali lasts until July 1st, 2018. The length of a head of state's tenure has a direct bearing on the power and influence of the leadership position. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Mali is 2.31. The strength of the legal rights index for Mali is 6. Overall, it is considered to be fairly adequate – bankruptcy and collateral laws can protect the rights of borrowers and lenders at least to some extent; Credit information is largely sufficient and generally available. In 2013, Mali received US$1001.3 million in foreign aid. In 2014, foreign aid amounted to $1280.6.

Government
In Mali, the Prime Minister is Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Mali's system of government is a unitary semi-presidential republic. In Mali, legislative power rests with a national assembly; It is a unicameral legislature and therefore a unicameral National Assembly. According to the World Bank Group, Mali's government effectiveness index is -1.12. This suggests that Mali's government is ineffective. Civil and public service is severely impacted, causing social and political upheaval.