Africa democracy trends 2026

Cameroon’s National Assembly has elected Théodore Datouo as its new president, ending the 34-year tenure of Cavaye Yeguié Djibril, one of the longest-serving parliamentary leaders on the continent. The leadership change marks a significant…

The Republic of Congo’s long-serving president, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, has been declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, securing a fifth consecutive term with 94.82% of the vote, according to provisional results…