Malians react ahead of upcoming presidential election Voters in Bamako react ahead of Sunday 29 July presidential election. Eight million voters are called to the poll to pick a new president among the 24 candidates, which include incumbent president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and opposition leader Soumaila Cissé. It's a crucial poll for Mali as the country is reeling from jihadist violence and ethnic attacks. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES