2026-02-09

Dual authority scenario creates immediate governance instability with two competing executive structures claiming legitimacy. Collège includes US-sanctioned members making international recognition highly unlikely under current conditions. Fils-Aime holds backing from US France and security forces but lacks constitutional legitimacy or legislative oversight. February 1-3 dialogue sessions described as marked by vives contestations with political actors denouncing process as waste of time. Collège acknowledgment of polarization and need for broader consensus reveals internal recognition of weak political foundation. February 09, 2026 Critical question is whether Collège can attract wider support or will be marginalized by international community.