Alassane Ouattara

Alassane Ouattara is the current President of Ivory Coast. At 84 years old, he recently won a fourth term in office. He is newsworthy due to several recent events involving Ivory Coast and its relationships with neighboring countries. A Malian lawmaker was recently jailed in Ivory Coast for three years for insulting Ouattara. Furthermore, Niger's military ruler, Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused Ouattara, along with the presidents of France and Benin, of sponsoring an attack on Niamey's international airport, an accusation made without providing evidence. Additionally, recently released Epstein files have brought scrutiny to Epstein's relations with prominent African leaders, potentially including Ouattara. These events highlight Ivory Coast's regional involvement and the controversies surrounding its leadership.