The Blackmail Path to Power
The aftermath of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election in November highlights a disturbing trend in African politics, whereby defeated incumbents seek to unleash enough violence to bargain their way back into power. It is time to end this impunity.
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ABIDJAN – On December 2, Côte d’Ivoire’s Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) declared opposition leader Alassane Ouattara the winner of the country’s November presidential election with 54.1% of the vote. The incumbent, Laurent Gbagbo, gained 45.9%. The United States, European Union, Canada, and United Nations Secretary-General all congratulated Ouattara and called on Gbagbo to respect the people’s will.