Ivorian Election

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

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Ivorian Opposition Leader Demands Electoral Commission Dissolution Over Voter Roll Irregularities

Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan, leader of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), has called for the immediate dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), citing major irregularities in…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Tensions Rise in Côte d’Ivoire as Disputes Over Voter List and Candidate Eligibility Stir Pre-Election Concerns

With six months remaining before Côte d’Ivoire’s October 2025 presidential elections, political tensions are escalating amid disputes over candidate eligibility and the integrity of the voter list. Several declared opposition…

Africa News Now April 15, 2025

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Ivorian Political Landscape Heats Up Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election as Opposition Pushes for Unity

As Côte d'Ivoire’s 2025 presidential election draws closer, political activity in the country is intensifying, with parties ramping up rallies, grassroots engagement, and coalition-building efforts. The race for the presidency…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025