Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Ivory Coast Votes in Election; Ouattara's Legacy
Ivory Coast held a presidential election on Saturday.
The current leader, Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking another term, highlighting economic growth over the last 15 years, while hinting it might be his final campaign.
Opposition candidates faced ineligibility, making Ouattara a strong favorite.
Over eight million people were registered to vote.
If no candidate gets more than half the votes, there will be a second round.
The election saw mixed reactions from citizens, with younger voters expressing a desire for change.
Security forces were deployed, and hundreds were arrested during the campaign.
Ivory Coast held a presidential election on Saturday.
Incumbent Alassane Ouattara, 83, is running and claims credit for economic growth.
Over 8 million people were registered to vote.
Opposition candidates lacked support, making Ouattara the favorite.
Younger voters express skepticism toward the political elite.
- Who
- Ivory Coast citizens and candidates, including Alassane Ouattara and Simone Gbagbo.
- What
- Presidential election.
- When
- Saturday (with provisional results expected within five days).
- Where
- Ivory Coast.
- Why
- To elect a president.
Older Generation
Younger Generation
Leadership
Older Generation
Seeks continued leadership for stability and growth.
Younger Generation
Desires younger leadership that addresses issues facing the youth.
- Incumbent
- Alassane Ouattara
- Ouattara's Age
- 83
- Voting Date
- Saturday
- Registered Voters
- More than 8 million
- Median Age of Ivory Coast
- 18