Tensions rise in Ivory Coast as Ouattara launches re-election bid
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In Ivory Coast, President Alassane Ouattara has launched his campaign for re-election - seeking another term after more than 14 years in power. The 83-year-old leader says his priority is stability and growth, but his bid comes amid growing tensions in the capital Abidjan.
Breakdown
- Security forces dispersed opposition protests as the presidential race began. 6s
- Protesters accuse President Ouattara of changing the constitution to run for a fourth term. 25s
- Key opposition figures, including Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam, have been barred from running. 1m 12s
- Journalists have been detained and forced to erase footage during the unrest. 1m 30s
- The election is seen as a critical test for the country's democracy. 1m 48s