2026-02-01

Political dialogue represents last opportunity to reach consensus before February 7 constitutional deadline. Multiple competing proposals reflect genuine ideological differences but absence of agreement triggers governance vacuum. PM Fils-Aime continuation as caretaker is constitutionally defensible fallback if no framework agreed. International community particularly United States signals zero tolerance for mandate extension or corrupt interference. Failure to resolve transition framework by February 6 creates institutional paralysis affecting donor coordination and security operations.