Ivory Coast President Ouattara, 83, says will seek fourth term

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term in the west African country’s October 25 election, as tensions rise over the exclusion of many heavyweight opposition candidates. Ouattara, 83, has led Ivory Coast since 2011. …

Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in October's election. In a statement, the 83-year-old said his health was not an issue and his candidacy was driven by a need to "preserve national stability amid …

Ivory Coast President Ouattara in pole position for fourth term

ABIDJAN (Reuters) -Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to seek re-election in October means the world’s top cocoa-producing nation will again have to wait on his promise to pass the baton to a new generation of political leaders. But the 83- …

Ivory Coast's president announces bid for a fourth term after changing the constitution

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold elections in October. ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday …

Ivory Coast president Ouattara to run for fourth term in October election

ABIDJAN (Reuters) -Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday he would run for a fourth term in the West African nation’s presidential election on October 25. (Reporting by Ange Aboa; Writing by Anait MiridzhanianEditing by Bate Felix) …

Bus accident in Ivory Coast kills at least 16 people, officials say

I.Coast President Ouattara, 83, says will seek fourth term

I.Coast President Ouattara, 83, says will seek fourth term Collected photo ABIDJAN, July 29, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term in the west African country, as tensions rise over the …

Bus accident in Ivory Coast kills at least 16 people, officials say

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — A collision between a long-distance bus and a dump truck in Ivory Coast has killed… ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — A collision between a long-distance bus and a dump truck in Ivory Coast has killed at least 16 people and injured …

Low rainfall and cold temperatures raises fears of crop damage among Ivory Coast cocoa farmers

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast say a cold spell and lack of rainfall could lead to crop damage and reduced expectations for the October to March harvest.   Rainfall was well below average last week across most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa-growing regions, …

Ivory Coast cocoa farmers warn of crop risks as rains fall short, cold spell hits

ABIDJAN (Reuters) -Rainfall was well below average last week across most of Ivory Coast’s main cocoa-growing regions, while a cold spell has raised concerns among farmers about potential crop damage that could reduce expectations for the October-to-March …