'Inequality & division: Ouattara offers 'stability at exclusion of Ivorians from electoral process'
Africa • Oct 24, 2025, 10:08 AM
1 min de lecture
Candidates in Ivory Coast’s presidential election held their final rallies as the campaign officially concluded in the West African nation of 30 million people. The country goes to the polls with incumbent President Alassane Ouattara seeking a fourth term that would bring his rule over the cocoa-rich nation to almost two decades. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard welcomes Dr. Alex Vines, Africa Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). He warns that "'there will need to be a moment where political leadership in Cote d'Ivoire changes."
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'People look very eager to cast their ballot' after a tumultous build-up to the election
Africa • 8:42 AM
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Polls opened in the Ivory Coast on Saturday to elect a new leader as longtime President Alassane Ouattara seeks a fourth term after key contenders were barred from contesting. Reporting from the densely populated neighbourhood of Treichville, FRANCE 24 J
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Ivory Coast heads to the polls for presidential elections
Africa • 6:55 AM
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The Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer, heads to the polls on Saturday. Five candidates – among them President Assane Ouattara – are competing for the top job, while several key rivals have been excluded from the race.
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