Tagged: President Ouattara

Conrad Omodiagbe

Ivory Coast: Ouattara Announces Third Term Bid

Following months of speculation, the Ivory Coast president, Alassane Ouattara, has confirmed his decision to seek re-election in the country’s upcoming October polls. He did this by formally accepting the ruling party’s nomination to be its candidate, defying opponents who say the constitution forbids a third term. While Ouattara, who has governed since 2011, had […]