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Ivory Coast leader's bid for a 4th term

Ivory Coast’s president will seek a fourth term after the disqualification of rivals
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara says he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold elections in October.
Ivory Coast leader's bid for a fourth term after rivals sidelined is seen as a risk for democracy
LAGOS, Nigeria -- The decision of Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara to run for a fourth term risks a return to a past era of “old guard dictator rule,” an analyst warned on Wednesday.
Ivory Coast opposition says president’s fourth term bid violates the Constitution
On Tuesday, the 83-year-old president announced he would stand for a fourth term in office in the October polls.
Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in October's election. In a statement, the 83-year-old said his health was not an issue and his candidacy was driven by a need to "preserve national stability amid ongoing security and economic challenges".
Ivory Coast President Ouattara seeks fourth term
A former banker, President Alassane Ouattara did well for the country's economy, but critics accuse him of tightening his grip on power and strongly oppose his reelection bid. He has led the Ivory Coast since 2011.
Ivory Coast’s president will seek fourth term after changing constitution to remove term limits
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold elections in
Ivory Coast's Contested Election: Ouattara's Controversial Fourth Term Bid
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced his candidacy for a fourth term, sparking controversy and protests in the West African nation. This decision follows his previous alteration of the constitution to remove term limits and comes amid security and economic challenges.
Why Ivory Coast’s Ouattara is running for a fourth term at 83
In a pre-recorded video message posted to his official social media accounts, the 83-year-old leader said, “Yes, I am running because our country's Constitution allows me to serve another term and my health permits it.
Ivory Coast's president announces bid for a fourth term after changing the constitution
The president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, says he's running for a contested fourth term leading the West African nation in elections scheduled for October ...
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Controversy Surrounds Ouattara's Bid for Fourth Term
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara declared his intention to seek a fourth term, sparking national and regional debate. His decision comes after amending the constitution to remove term limits, ...
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Ivory Coast president Ouattara’s party pushes him to run again
Ivory Coast's ruling party has expressed its support for President Alassane Ouattara seeking a fourth term in 2025, making it more likely that the 82-year-old will run again.
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Côte d’Ivoire’s Ouattara announces third term bid in October vote
During the 25-minute speech, Ouattara explained his decision to reverse his original plan of refraining from running for a third term. “On 5 March, I informed the citizens of Côte d’Ivoire of my ...