Tagged: Henri Konan Bedie
Conrad Omodiagbe
Democracy Watch: The Situation In Ivory Coast
As violent clashes continue in Ivory Coast following its heavily disputed presidential polls, journalists have been arrested, with allegations piling up against President Alassane Ouattara’s government. Less than a month after the October 31 presidential elections in Ivory Coast, reports reaching the surface continue to point towards a gross violation of human rights and intimidation […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ivory Coast Opposition To Boycott Polls
The two leading opposition candidates in the Ivory Coast presidential vote, scheduled to hold on the 31st of October, have asked their supporters to actively boycott the electoral process. This comes as the West African nation officially begins its 2020 presidential campaign. The candidates, Pascal Affi N’Guessan, a former prime minister, and Henri Konan Bedie, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ivory Coast Opposition calls for Civil Disobedience
Less than a week after the Constitutional Council cleared and released the names of candidates qualified to participate in the Ivory Coast presidential elections, the country’s main presidential challenger and other opposition parties have called for more protests against President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a third term, as tensions continue to rise. The upcoming October […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
The Ivory Coast Presidential Race Just Revved Up
As Ivory Coast prepares for presidential elections scheduled to hold in October this year, former president Henri Konan Bedie has announced his intention to run for office again, after holding on to the presidential seat from 1993 -1999. With several other candidates already in the ring, Bedie’s announcement shakes t the Ivorian presidential race. Announcing […]