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Latter-day Saint Mayor runs for President in Mali

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

http://ldsmag.com/church/article/9116?ac=1

“In this audio interview, BYU graduate Yeah Samake shares the story of his father’s vision for education which raised an entire family from hunger to prominence.  We’ll hear how his actions eliminating corruption as Mayor of a small town brought him to the attention of national leaders in Mali, and what he hopes to accomplish if elected President of Mali in April of 2012.  You’ll also learn what it’s like for brother and sister Samake and their children to be the only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a country with a population which is 90% Muslim.”

See also http://ldsmag.com/church/update/article/9047?ac=1

http://www.byupoliticalreview.com/?p=102863