Democracy in Crisis: Africa's Electoral Challenges

This chapter analyzes the precarious state of democracy in Africa, focusing on the Ivory Coast's recent presidential election and the controversy surrounding President Ouattara's re-election. It highlights issues such as opposition boycotts, civil unrest, and the manipulation of constitutional term limits, as well as the responses from regional bodies like ECOWAS. The narrative contrasts these challenges with positive developments in places like Ghana and Seychelles, suggesting a complex landscape for African democratic practices.