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Côte d'Ivoire opposition calls for daily protests ahead of presidential election

Côte d'Ivoire's two main opposition parties called on Sunday for daily protests, less than two weeks before a presidential election in which their two main candidates are barred from running.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire presidential race begins amid rising tensions

Campaigning in Cote d'Ivoire's presidential election kicked off on Friday. The five candidates approved by the Constitutional Council have two weeks to win over voters ahead of the 25 October polls. RFI's correspondent Bineta Diagne is following the campaign trail.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2025

Côte d'Ivoire bans protests after opposition leaders barred from vote

In a statement released on Thursday, the National Security Council announced it would ban any public gatherings aimed at challenging the Constitutional Council's ruling barring two opposition leaders from standing in this month's election – a move that analysts say could backfire.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2025

Ouattara confirms fourth term run as Ivorian opposition cries foul

Veteran Ivorian leader Alassane Ouattara has confirmed he will seek a fourth term as president, amid rising tensions over the exclusion of key opposition candidates ahead of the 25 October election.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Press freedom NGO urges Côte d’Ivoire to protect journalists ahead of election

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has urged Ivorian authorities and political parties to “protect journalists” three months ahead of the first round of the presidential election, according to a statement.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2025

African Union court denies Cote d'Ivoire opposition leaders' appeals

The African Union's human rights court has rejected petitions by former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo and former prime minister Guillaume Soro to overturn bans on their running in the country's upcoming presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 27, 2025

I. Coast President Ouattara Tapped To Run For Fourth Term

Ivory Coast leader Alassane Ouattara's party on Saturday tapped him to run for president again, two days after the country's two main opposition parties joined forces to fight his possible candidacy.

International Business Times · Jun 21, 2025

‘Thithi president!’: Supporters rally for banned Ivorian opposition hopeful

Tensions are rising in the country ahead of October polls, with many wary of a repeat of election violence seen in 2011.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025

Côte d'Ivoire's Ouattara poised for fourth term bid as opposition pushes back

Côte d'Ivoire is preparing for a contentious presidential election in October as President Alassane Ouattara’s supporters rally for his likely re-election bid. Meanwhile, opposition groups are demanding a fairer contest and the reinstatement of barred candidates.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2025