Cote d’Ivoire: Ivory Coast President Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term

A former banker, President Alassane Ouattara did well for the country’s economy, but critics accuse him of tightening his grip on power and strongly oppose his reelection bid. He has led the Ivory Coast since 2011.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday that he will seek a fourth term in the country’s October 25 presidential election, while tensions rise over the exclusion of several prominent opposition candidates.

Ouattara had been nominated by his party, the Rally of…