As 92-year-old President Paul Biya of Cameroon begins his eighth term after 43 years in power, and 83-year-old President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire, who has ruled for 14 years since 2011, retains firm control following their back-to-back election victories, global debates over Africa’s deepening sit-tight syndrome, leadership succession, and constitutional manipulation have once again …
The Ivorian government has banned public gatherings and demonstrations protesting the exclusion of leading opposition figures from the country’s October 25 presidential election. The announcement followed the Constitutional Council’s publication of the final list of approved candidates. Several high-profile opposition leaders were barred from the race. Among those disqualified are Tidjane Thiam, head of the …
