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Presidential Elections in Cote d'ivoire Taking a Dangerous Turn

After the sudden death of Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly, President Ouattara is now deciding whether to stand for a third term. Chatham House's Paul Melly writes that such a move would face challenges internationally, and particularly in West Africa.

Cote d'Ivoire: President Ouattara's Election Dilemma

Chatham House, 28 July 2020

After the sudden death of Côte d'Ivoire's Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly, President Ouattara is now deciding whether to stand for a third term. However, such a move… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: 'The Ruling Coalition Has a Good Balance Sheet'

Cameroon Tribune, 24 July 2020

Prof. Emmanuel Yenshu Vubo, Professor of Sociology, Dean of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, University of Buea Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Crisis Deepens As Vice President Quits

RFI, 15 July 2020

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Africa: To Vote or Postpone? Elections in the Time of COVID-19

Africa Renewal, 13 July 2020

More than 20 African countries were to hold elections this year. As countries tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, there are valuable lessons learned from important elections held during… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Why Quattara Must Not Seek a Third Term

The Conversation Africa, 20 July 2020

The death of Ivorian Prime Minister Gon Coulibaly and subsequent resignation of Vice President Daniel Kablan Duncan, reportedly on personal grounds, have added heat to the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Presidential Election - Time for Maneuvers

Cameroon Tribune, 24 July 2020

With just a few weeks to the deadline for the deposit of candidature, political pundits are crisscrossing the country to woo signatures and support. Read more »