(CNN) -- A Malian presidential candidate conceded to his opponent Monday, a day after a runoff election in the nation rattled in the past year by a coup and insurgent Islamists. Former Finance Minister Soumaila Cisse conceded to former Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on social media. "My family & myself went to Mr. Keita, the future president of Mali, congratulate him on his victory. God bless you," he said on Twitter. On his official Facebook page, Cisse issued a statement: "Dear citizens, dear friends: To those who have been following me and supporting me here on this page for so many months, I would like to tell you that my family and I went tonight at Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who will be our next President of the Republic to congratulate him on his victory in the presidential election."
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Soumaila Cisse congratulates his opponent, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, on social media
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The former government officials were the top two in a vote last month
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A new president would allow France to withdraw some troops sent to fight Islamists
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In the first round of voting last month, @placeholder won nearly 40% of the vote, while Cisse garnered close to 20%.