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Nearly nine million Ivorians vote amid tensions after exclusion of main opposition leaders; over 700 arrests reported during protests, with 44,000 security personnel deployed nationwide.
- On Saturday, nearly nine million Ivorians are eligible to vote in a presidential election with five candidates, including Alassane Ouattara seeking a fourth term.
- Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam were excluded from the ballot, a move that has heightened tensions and fuelled protests banned by Front commun, which security forces dispersed.
- Authorities deployed about 44,000 police and gendarmes to secure 25,000 polling stations, with some sites facing delivery delays causing disruptions up to 90 minutes and biometric systems in use.
- In Yamoussoukro, a night-time curfew remains until Sunday morning but was lifted at dawn on Saturday as the city stayed subdued, with more than 700 arrests and at least four deaths reported during protests, the Interior Ministry said.
- Observers warn that turnout is the central question given the exclusion of the two largest parties, with sociologist Séverin Kouamé and voters expressing fatigue and disillusionment.
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Ivory Coast counts votes in key election with incumbent Ouattara predicted to win fourth term
Votes are being counted in Ivory Coast after citizens cast their ballots to elect a new leader. Longtime President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term, while his key contenders were barred from the race. The election Saturday highlights the…
Cote d'Ivoire goes to the polls: in pictures
Nearly nine million Ivorians are eligible to vote on Saturday to elect their new president among five candidates, including incumbent head of state Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a fourth term in office. A key issue is voter turnout.
Polls open in Ivory Coast as incumbent Ouattara seeks a fourth term amid a weakened opposition | News Channel 3-12
Story by Associated Press Abidjan, Ivory Coast (AP) — Polls opened in the Ivory Coast on Saturday to elect a new leader as longtime President Alassane Ouattara seeks a fourth term after key contenders were barred from contesting. Ballot stations opened shortly after 0800 GMT following initial delays. Some 8.7 million people registered to vote. Turnout has only been slightly above 50% in the last two elections. The election is the latest example …
In the aftermath of the presidential elections held on Saturday, the Ivorians were waiting for the results of the elections on Sunday, 26 October, with no real suspense. The official turnout is expected to "approximate 50%" and Alassane Ouattara, in power since 2011, is ultra-favori.
IVORY COAST VOTES IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AMID POLITICAL TENSION
Sat 25 October 2025: Voters in Ivory Coast are heading to the polls Saturday to cast their ballots in the presidential election amid political tension. Over 8.7 million voters are eligible to take part in the vote within the country and the diaspora, according to the Independent Electoral Commission. The polls opened at 8 am […]
Around 44,000 police officers are deployed during the presidential election in Ivory Coast to ensure security in light of the tense political situation.
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