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Ivory Coast presidential election: Ivorians head to the polls

Ivorians began voting on Saturday, October 25, 2025, to elect their next president in a key election seen as a test of stability for the West African nation. Nearly nine million voters are expected to cast their ballots across the country before polls close at 6:00 p.m. local time (GMT). Incumbent president......

Ivory Coast presidential campaign kicks off amid rising tensions

The presidential campaign in Ivory Coast has begun under a tense political climate marked by arrests and opposition protests. Over 200 people were detained in Abidjan on Saturday after police dispersed an unauthorized opposition march with tear gas, just as President Alassane Ouattara launched his re-election......

Ivory Coast ruling party accuses opposition of “embracing the worst-case scenario”

With less than two months before the presidential election scheduled for October 25, the political climate in Ivory Coast remains tense. On Wednesday, the ruling party accused the opposition of “fueling tensions” and “choosing the logic of the worst,” following recent comments......

Arrest of Bazi Mathieu sparks questions on Burkina Faso destabilization

Recent reports have revealed the arrest of Bazi Mathieu, also known as "Nico," by Ivorian authorities under President Alassane Ouattara. This event raises significant questions regarding its purpose, especially amid accusations that the Ivorian government has been involved in efforts to destabilize......

Strengthening ties: Morocco and Ivory Coast's multidimensional partnership

The bonds of friendship and strategic collaboration between Morocco and Ivory Coast were prominently highlighted in Abidjan. A recent academic gathering focused on Morocco's African policy and the relations with Ivory Coast, organized by the Africa Chair of a prestigious business school, welcomed......

Côte d'Ivoire's Military Base Handover and Promises for a Transparent 2025 Election

In his New Year's message, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire announced the planned transfer of the French military base in Abidjan to Ivorian forces, set to take place in January 2025. This decision follows a previously agreed-upon framework for a "concerted and organized"......

Morocco and Ivory Coast Forge Water Management Partnership

In a move to bolster international cooperation and address global water security challenges, Morocco and Ivory Coast have forged a strategic partnership in integrated water resource management. The collaboration was formalized through a cooperation agreement signed on the sidelines of the 10th World......