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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Wins Fourth Term After Rivals Disqualified

HeadlineOct 28, 2025

In Ivory Coast, 83-year-old incumbent President Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth term in office after an election that saw two of his main rivals disqualified. About 50% of eligible voters cast ballots — far fewer than the roughly 80% who voted in the 2010-2011 elections when Ouattara was first elected.

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