I am talking of Kings, because there is only one woman candidate. However, although the fabulous Haidara  Aichata Cisse (above with fuel bottles in front) , Maire and MP of Bourem close to Gao won’t win this time, she might do quite well.  She gained acclaim from the whole nation during the last year when she gave several spirited performances in televised panel discussions on France 24. When faced with MNLA members on the same panel she was exactly as rude and indignant as the Malian people required: ‘ What are YOU doing here?’ Why am I even talking to you? You should be behind bars! There is a warrant out for your arrest!’ etc etc..  to the  delight of the nation.