Ivorian Election Archives

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Sworn in for Fourth Term Amid Controversy

President Alassane Ouattara was inaugurated Monday for his fourth five-year term as Ivory Coast’s leader, following an October election marked by low voter turnout and a government crackdown on opposition…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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Former First Lady Simone Gbagbo Rallies Women in Abidjan for 2025 Presidential Race

In the district of Yopougon in Abidjan, former First Lady Simone Ehivet Gbagbo gathered hundreds of women under the scorching sun on Wednesday, October 22, for a spirited campaign rally…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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Jean-Louis Billon Rallies Youth in Abobo, Calls for Political Renewal in Côte d’Ivoire

Ivorian presidential hopeful Jean-Louis Billon took his campaign to Abobo, one of Abidjan’s most densely populated and working-class neighborhoods, on Saturday. Addressing a lively crowd, the Democratic Congress (CODE) coalition…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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Thousands Protest in Ivory Coast Against Ouattara’s Fourth Term Bid

Thousands of Ivorians took to the streets of Abidjan on Saturday to denounce President Alassane Ouattara’s controversial decision to seek a fourth term in office, intensifying political tensions ahead of…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Opposition in Côte d’Ivoire Demands Urgent Reforms Ahead of October Presidential Election

With less than three months remaining before Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election scheduled for October 25, opposition parties are intensifying calls for urgent political dialogue and electoral reforms. The demands come…

Africa News Now July 7, 2025

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Ouattara Weighs Fourth Term Bid as Ivory Coast Enters Election Season

President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast has left the nation on edge after declining to confirm whether he will seek a fourth term in the upcoming October 2025 presidential election,…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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AU Envoys Meet Gbagbo Amid Rising Tensions Over Côte d’Ivoire’s Voter Roll Dispute

An African Union (AU) delegation on a peace mission in Côte d’Ivoire met with former President Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan on Wednesday, as part of efforts to defuse mounting political…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Tidjane Thiam’s Electoral Exclusion

Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), has announced a nationwide protest on June 11 to oppose the electoral commission's exclusion of its presidential candidate…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Finalizes Voter Roll with 8.7 Million Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election

Côte d’Ivoire’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the final voter list ahead of the October 25, 2025 presidential election, confirming 8,727,431 registered voters—an increase of 715,006 from the previous…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Thierry Tanoh Quits PDCI Leadership Amid Legal Disputes and Nationality Row

Thierry Tanoh, former banker and president of Côte d'Ivoire’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI), has stepped down from his post, citing “judicial harassment” and politically…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Ivorians Protest in France Over Gbagbo and Soro’s Disqualification from 2025 Presidential Race

Supporters of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-Prime Minister Guillaume Soro held a protest outside the European Parliament this week, denouncing their exclusion from Côte d’Ivoire’s provisional electoral list…

Africa News Now May 5, 2025