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International IDEA expresses deep concern over recent elections in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania that have raised serious questions about electoral integrity, human rights and regional stability. In all three countries, incumbents entrenched themselves in power through autocratic tactics including the imprisonment, disqualification and forced disappearances of opponents, as well as violent state responses to public protests during the elections.  

Since the effective collapse of central authority in Somalia in 1991, local systems have provided crucial platforms for governance. Local systems of governance continue to be relevant alongside efforts to rebuild the Somali state, such as attempts to revive formal pre-1991 local government institutions. 

Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres. Despite progress over the past two decades, women remain under-represented in political leadership in Africa. This publication examines the factors motivating women’s participation and representation in politics on the continent, providing insights to enhance gender equality and empower women politically.

One of the particularities of what is currently being negotiated between Saudi Arabia and Ansar Allah is that the parties are contemplating establishing a revenue allocation mechanism in the absence of an overarching constitutional or political framework.