Côte d’Ivoire: electoral commission dissolved amidst political friction

A central point of contention in the political landscape, and a consistent source of friction between the executive branch and opposition parties, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) in Côte d’Ivoire has now been dissolved. This significant development was announced on May 6 by government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly. He stated that this action “will inaugurate a new era,” further clarifying that the core objective is “to durably ensure the organization of peaceful elections in”