Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Ivory Coast ruling party expands majority
In Ivory Coast, the ruling party called RHDP won more seats in the parliament.
They now have 197 seats out of 255, which is more than before.
The main opposition party, led by Tidjane Thiam, lost half of its seats and now has 32.
Some people who were not part of any big party also won 23 seats.
Not many people voted this time, only 35%.
The president, Alassane Ouattara, wants to use this win to bring more businesses to the country.
He also said he will help new leaders come up in the future.
Some other important people were not allowed to run in the elections, and one of them, Laurent Gbagbo, said the elections were not fair and did not take part.
Ivory Coast's ruling party, RHDP, increased its majority in parliament to 197 seats out of 255.
The main opposition party, PDCI, led by Tidjane Thiam, lost half of its seats, winning only 32.
Independent candidates won 23 seats in the National Assembly.
Voter turnout was 35.04%, down from 37.88% in the previous elections.
President Alassane Ouattara plans to use the mandate to attract private investment and prepare for new political leaders.
- Who
- Ivory Coast's ruling party, RHDP, and opposition party, PDCI, led by Tidjane Thiam
- What
- Ivory Coast's parliamentary elections
- When
- Elections held on Saturday, results announced on Monday
- Where
- Ivory Coast
- Why
- To determine the composition of the National Assembly and implement the president's agenda
- Ruling Party Seats
- 197
- Opposition Party Seats
- 32
- Independent Candidates Seats
- 23
- Total Seats
- 255
- Voter Turnout
- 35.04%
- Previous Voter Turnout
- 37.88%
- President
- Alassane Ouattara
- Opposition Leader
- Tidjane Thiam