Ivory Coast President Secures 4th Term in Election Without Top Opponents

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Saikou JammehOctober 28, 2025 at 01:26 AM

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Alassane Ouattara won Ivory Coast's presidential election with 89.77% of the vote on October 27, securing his fourth term as president. Two main opposition candidates were barred from running, leading critics to call the elections flawed. The country’s electoral body announced the results on Monday. Ouattara, who first took office in 2010, will serve a five-year term. Critics argue that he has manipulated election rules and cracked down on dissent. Ivory Coast, known as the world's largest cocoa producer, experienced significant economic growth under Ouattara’s leadership following years of civil conflict. However, his opponents accuse him of undermining democratic processes by changing constitutional limits to extend his rule.

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