Ouattara government disbands electoral body
Côte d’Ivoire’s government has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following years of opposition complaints over its purported lack of independence and mismanagement of national polls. Government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly said the move is meant to rebuild public trust and create a new electoral framework capable of delivering “peaceful polls.” It grants President Alassane Ouattara […]
Congo’s Tshisekedi signals possible term extension
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has signaled he may seek a third term in 2028 via referendum, despite Congo’s two-term limit. Tshisekedi also warned that the 2028 elections could be delayed indefinitely if the ongoing conflict with M23 rebels in the eastern North and South Kivu regions is not resolved. He argued that […]
Nigeria’s opposition coalition collapses
Nigerian political heavyweight Peter Obi has withdrawn from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a newly formed opposition coalition designed to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the January 2027 elections. Obi, who secured a quarter of the popular vote in 2023 and benefited from massive youth support, cited “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division” […]
Trade Routes, Tariffs, and the New Battle for African Growth
Weekly Intelligence Briefing for Investors, Executives, and Decision-Makers China dropped tariffs for 53 African nations on May 1 in the most significant trade policy shift affecting the continent in years. At the same time, the Lobito Corridor moves from planning to financing, Equity Group is following trade routes south, and a South African consortium has […]
