US EditionIvory Coast’s President Announces Bid for a Fourth Term After Changing the Constitution
IVORY COAST, JUL 29 – Ouattara reversed his earlier decision to step down, citing national challenges and constitutional allowance, with his candidacy contested after constitutional term limit changes.
- Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced he will run for a fourth term in the election on October 25.
- Ouattara stated, "I am a candidate because the constitution of our country allows me to run for another term and my health permits it."
- The opposition accused the authorities of excluding candidates, but the government claims that the judiciary acts independently.
- Ouattara emphasized that experience is needed to address the country's unprecedented security, economic, and monetary challenges.
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