Convergence for the Development of Mali
{{short description|Political party in Mali}}
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Convergence for the Development of Mali ({{langx|fr|Convergence pour le développement du Mali}}, CODEM) is a political party in Mali. Its emblem is a distaff and its slogan is "Let's count on our own strengths first" (Comptons d’abord sur nos propres forces).
History
The party was established on 23 May 2008 by five MPs; Alassane Abba, Housseini Guindo, Marie Sylla, Saran Sinaté and Souleymane Guindo.
In the 2013 parliamentary elections it won five seats, becoming the fifth largest party in the National Assembly.[http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2201_E.htm Mali: Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly): Last Elections] IPU
References
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External links
- [http://www.lacodem.com Official website]
{{Malian political parties}}