Yinka Ibukun

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.