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

Tuesday 29 July 2025 10:11 EDT

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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. His candidacy is contested after he reset the presidential term limit in a constitutional change.

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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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