Ivory Coast President Ouattara Announces Run for Fourth Term

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Ivory Coast President Ouattara Announces Run for Fourth Term
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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, announced his bid for a fourth term in October, citing stability amid ongoing challenges, despite opposition criticism and protests. His candidacy, enabled by a 2016 constitutional change, has sparked concerns over democratic processes and political polarization, reminiscent of past conflicts.

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