General view of the Ivorian National Assembly during South African President Thabo Mbeki's speech 04 December 2004 in Abidjan. Mbeki started new peace talks with various Ivory Coast groups Saturday, as European Union delegates urged all parties to find a peaceful solution to the two-year crisis wracking the divided west African nation. AFP PHOTO- KAMPBEL
The political landscape in Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing a significant shift. For twenty-five years, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) was responsible for overseeing national elections. Now, this body, which frequently faced criticism from opposition factions, has been dissolved. This development raises critical questions: What is the legacy of the former CEI, and what should the new electoral framework look like to ensure peaceful and credible polls? The public’s perspectives on these crucial issues are highly anticipated.
