Ivory Coast vote count begins after divisive legislative elections
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Vote counting is underway in Ivory Coast following legislative elections to choose the country’s 255 members of the National Assembly, a vote shaped by deep political divisions and lingering tensions from the recent presidential poll.
Breakdown
- Vote counting begins in Ivory Coast's legislative elections
- Elections follow contested presidential win by Ouattaha 14s
- African People's Party boycotts the parliamentary vote 32s
- Over 2,700 candidates, including 800 independents, compete 39s
- Observers expect ruling party to secure a majority 43s