Ivory Coast goes to the polls as Ouattara seeks fourth term
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Polls have opened in Ivory Coast where the country is voting to elect its next leader. Longtime President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term. A win would extend his rule to almost two decades.
Breakdown
- Ivory Coast is holding a presidential election with Alassane Ouattara seeking a fourth term.
- Ouattara's tenure has seen economic growth, but poverty and youth unemployment persist. 15s
- Four candidates are challenging Ouattara, but two major opposition figures have been barred. 41s
- Authorities have banned protests and detained hundreds amid pre-election unrest. 52s
- Over 8.7 million people are registered to vote, with counting to begin after polls close. 1m 12s