Ivory Coast’s leader will face growing poll pressure

The ruling party’s presidential candidate has died, renewing speculation that the two-term incumbent could run again

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  • Frontrunner's demise
  • Replacement options
  • Ouattara's candidacy
  • Bedie's bid

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