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Ivory Coast Government Resigns After RHDP Landslide Victory

Ivory Coast’s government has formally resigned, clearing the way for a new cabinet following last month’s legislative elections in which the ruling RHDP party won more than 75% of parliamentary…

Africa News Now January 8, 2026

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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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Ivorian President Ouattara Chairs First Cabinet Meeting After Fourth-Term Re-Election

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara on Wednesday convened his first Council of Ministers meeting following his re-election for a fourth five-year term in the October 25 presidential vote. Speaking…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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Alassane Ouattara Wins Fourth Term in Ivory Coast With 89.77% of Votes.

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term in office, winning a landslide 89.77% of the vote in Saturday’s presidential election, according to provisional results announced by the…

Africa News Now October 27, 2025

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Ivory Coast Awaits Results as Ouattara Seeks Controversial Fourth Term

Polls have closed and vote counting is underway in Ivory Coast’s presidential election, where incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a controversial fourth term amid growing political tension and voter…

Africa News Now October 27, 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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Ivorian Poet Speaks Truth to Power as Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term Amid Discontent

In the bustling streets of Abidjan, slam poet Placide Konan has become the voice of frustration for many young Ivorians. The 33-year-old performer uses his art to challenge President Alassane…

Africa News Now October 22, 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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Ouattara’s Fourth-Term Bid Sparks Outrage in Ivory Coast Ahead of 2025 Elections

President Alassane Ouattara’s announcement that he will seek a fourth term in office has triggered sharp backlash from opposition parties and constitutional scholars in Ivory Coast, who call the move…

Africa News Now July 30, 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