Ivory Coast
Church criticisms may hurt Ivorian election legitimacy
An influential Catholic Church figure has levelled criticism at the independence of the electoral commission
Ivory CoastThiam's stature may grow among Ivory Coast opposition
Opposition party leader Tidjane Thiam has renounced his French nationality, clearing the way for his presidential bid
Ivory CoastNew opposition coalition may struggle in Ivory Coast
A group of major opposition leaders and their parties have joined to form a coalition aiming at electoral reform
Ivory CoastAfrican ruling parties will weather 2025 elections
Africa in 2024 saw five opposition parties win elections, the most in the continent's history
AfricaOuattara could secure a fourth term in Ivory Coast
President Alassane Ouattara gave a speech strongly hinting that he may seek a fourth term
Ivory CoastAfrican politicians will benefit from French retreat
French President Emmanuel Macron has been criticised for comments made in a speech complaining of African "ingratitude"
AfricaIvory Coast ban may weaken student political influence
The government has banned student unions in the country's university system
Ivory CoastIvory Coast electoral roll dispute may raise tensions
Authorities have begun a three-week voter registration drive that the opposition claims is too short and not impartial
Ivory CoastIvory Coast cocoa prices may not suffice for farmers
The government has increased prices paid to cocoa producers by 20%
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