Africa: How Biya, Ouattara, Other African Leaders Are Stifling Opposition
In recent months, political transitions in parts of Africa have taken an uncertain turn, with four key countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, and Cameroon, witnessing significant power consolidation by ruling leaders or military juntas. At the heart of the unfolding developments is a marked erosion of democratic safeguards, exemplified by bans on…