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Tense Ivorian presidential election to be two-way race
Alleged clampdown on opposition is leading some candidates to withdraw, others to protest
Ivory CoastCocoa payments to boost Ivorian leader's prospects
Oppositon supporters are becoming more restive, but this will do little to dim the president's re-election chances
Ivory CoastWeather, disease to hit West Africa cocoa output
The cocoa sector is under stress from unusual rainfall, disease outbreaks and revelations of child labour use
GhanaCurrency to help Ivory Coast growth
Despite risks linked to the looming presidential poll, the economic outlook appears bright
Ivory CoastIvorian presidential poll will be a two-horse race
The country's third presidential candidate lacks a coherent party machine for mobilising support
Ivory CoastTensions to shape, but not derail, Ivory Coast poll
Criticism against the government on its lacklustre reconciliation effort looms over the upcoming election
Ivory CoastInfrastructure to boost Ivory Coast post-poll growth
The president hopes that large infrastructure commitments will bolster his second term chances
Ivory CoastRisks could delay, not halt, Ivory Coast investment
Investor sentiment may dip over political risks, but the medium-term outlook remains positive
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