Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral commission dissolved: understanding the political implications

For a considerable period, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) in Côte d’Ivoire has been at the epicenter of political friction, acting as a perennial point of disagreement between the ruling administration and opposition groups. Its dissolution was formally announced on May 6 by Amadou Coulibaly, the government spokesperson. Coulibaly affirmed that this move is intended to “inaugurate a new chapter,” stating that the core objective is to “consistently ensure the conduct of calm and transparent elections in”