Cote d’Ivoire: Côte d’Ivoire’s Presidential Election Entrenches Democratic Fragility

Ouattara’s fourth term landslide win reflects the ongoing struggle to achieve inclusive and trusted democratic governance.

Only half of Côte d’Ivoire’s electorate officially voted in the 25 October polls that returned President Alassane Ouattara to power. It was confirmed on 4 November that Ouattara won a fourth term with 89.77% of the votes, far ahead of his four opponents, who together received only 8.63%.

The low voter turnout (50.10%) reflects the climate of fear and political tension…