Ivory Coast votes in key election that may extend leader Ouattara’s rule

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraOctober 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM

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Voters in Ivory Coast are casting ballots for president with incumbent Alassane Ouattara running for a fourth term. Nearly nine million Ivorians will vote on Saturday from 8am to 6pm, choosing from five contenders. Ouattara is the overwhelming favourite, but critics argue that his exclusion of key opposition candidates has given him an unfair advantage. The election comes after Ouattara's detractors were barred from standing due to a criminal conviction and French citizenship. Turnout will be key as the opposition continues to call for a boycott. Results are expected early next week, with observers forecasting Ouattara to win the more than 50 percent needed to secure victory in the first round.

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