An ex-first lady, a tycoon and a 'safe pair of hands' vie for power in a cocoa superpower
Summary
An election is taking place in Ivory Coast with four main candidates competing for the presidency. Current President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term, facing opposition from three former ministers, including an ex-first lady and a wealthy businessman. Some previous potential candidates were disqualified, causing controversy.Key Facts
- President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term in the Ivory Coast election.
- The election includes Simone Gbagbo, a former first lady, Jean-Louis Billon, a businessman, Henriette Lagou Adjoua, a former women's rights campaigner, and Ahoua Don Mello, a former minister.
- Tidjane Thiam and former President Laurent Gbagbo were disqualified from running.
- The election comes after Ouattara's long tenure, which followed a civil war over a decade ago.
- Opposition candidates criticize that economic growth under Ouattara has not benefited all parts of the population.
- Jean-Louis Billon believes he can win if he reaches a second-round vote against Ouattara.
- Simone Gbagbo leads the Movement of Capable Generations (MGC) and is part of a coalition against Ouattara.
- Ivory Coast is the world's largest cocoa producer, a significant factor in its economy.
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