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Yinka Ibukun
Senior reporter at Bloomberg covering African politics and governance, featured in this episode to discuss recent elections and democratic trends on the continent.
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Oct 30, 2025
• 15min
Can Africa reverse the trend of No Contest Elections?
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Yinka Ibukun, a senior reporter at Bloomberg focusing on African politics, dives into the troubling trend of 'no contest' elections in several African nations. He discusses Cameroon and Ivory Coast, where incumbents secured victories amid opposition bans. Yinka raises concerns about 'democratic dictators' and potential coups, while highlighting youth backlash and Gen Z activism in countries like Kenya. He also shares a hopeful note on Senegal, where public protests enabled a generational leadership shift, emphasizing the need for real reform through stronger institutions.
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