In this edition, we will focus on 2 issues: the candidacy of President Ouattara in the October election and the just-concluded maiden edition of the Sahel Governance Forum.
Cote d’Ivoire is on edge following the announcement by incumbent President Alassane Ouattara that he will seek another term in office. This declaration has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups, many of whom argue that it undermines democratic norms and the spirit of constitutional limits.
With memories still fresh of past electoral crises, Ivorians are now asking: what does this mean for peace, stability, and the integrity of democratic institutions in the country?
In the discussion, we bring together political analysts and civil society voices to unpack the implications of this controversial move—examining the risks, the legal debates, and the responsibilities of citizens and the international community.
Our guests in this edition are Madi Jobarteh – Executive Director, Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice, Kop’ep Dabugat – Civil society activist and International Development Expert and David Morgan Assogba Metondji, Consultant in Geopolitics.
