Ivory Coast’s Octogenarian Leader Announces Reelection Bid
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara, who is in his 80s, has announced his intention to run for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election on October 25th. Ouattara has been the president of the world's largest cocoa-producing country since 2010. His decision to seek re-election has sparked some controversy, as the constitution limits presidents to two terms. However, Ouattara and his supporters argue that a constitutional change in 2016 has reset the term limit, allowing him to run again. The announcement has raised concerns about political stability in the country, as the previous elections in 2010 were marked by violence. It remains to be seen how the opposition and the electorate will respond to Ouattara's bid for an extended stay in power.
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