Ouattara won a third term in 2020 after the constitution was changed to reset the presidential term limit. He had said he was not going to run again, but he changed his position following the death of his hand-picked successor, Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly.
By improving voter education, ensuring electoral transparency, combating disinformation, facilitating civic participation, and empowering marginalized communities, AI holds the potential to strengthen democratic processes.
A new performance assessment by Penplusbytes has found that President John Dramani Mahama’s administration achieved 76% performance on promised actions within the first 120 days of assuming office in January 2025—indicating a “Good Performance” rating.
Gabon's military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema—who in 2023 led a coup that ended a near-60-year dynasty— has won Saturday's presidential election with more than 90% of the vote, provisional results show.
Digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) were integral in mobilizing voters, monitoring electoral integrity, and amplifying civic participation.
Togo's ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) party, led by President Faure Gnassingbé, has secured a decisive victory in the recent Senate elections. Provisional results released on February 16, 2025, indicate that UNIR won 34 out of the 41 contested seats.
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