Ivory Coast votes in key election that may extend longtime leader’s rule
Summary
Voters in the Ivory Coast are participating in a presidential election where current President Alassane Ouattara is considered the frontrunner for a fourth term. Some significant opposition figures are not allowed to run, leading to criticisms of an unfair advantage for Ouattara. The election has seen tension and protests, but the government has deployed security to maintain order.Key Facts
- President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term in the Ivory Coast election.
- Nearly nine million Ivorians are eligible to vote in this election.
- Notable opposition leaders like Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam are barred from running.
- Ouattara has been in power since 2011, and his bid for a fourth term is based on a 2016 constitutional change.
- Security forces and a curfew are in place to prevent unrest during the election.
- The opposition has called for protests, and some violence and disturbances have been reported.
- To win outright, a candidate needs more than 50% of the votes; otherwise, a second round will occur.
- The 2020 election in the Ivory Coast resulted in violence and deaths according to official and opposition sources.
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