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Mali’s ‘ATT’ Enjoys Solid Record, Widespread Support

Mali’s ‘ATT’ Enjoys Solid Record, Widespread Support

BAMAKO, Mali -- One three-letter acronym, ATT, encapsulates Mali's most powerful political brand. Across West Africa's largest country, it is the universal code for President Amadou Toumani Touré.

Elected to a five-year term of office in 2002, Touré can boast of a genuine popularity amongst his citizens.

"Because ATT is good. Because he works," Sekou Camara, a security guard, said. "If people say something, then he listens."

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