Ivory Coast’s Ruling Party Paves Way for President to Seek Fourth Term
- Ouattara’s party is mobilizing support for his reelection
- World’s top cocoa producer is due to vote in October 2025
Ivory Coast’s ruling party is mobilizing support for President Alassane Ouattara to seek a controversial fourth term in office.
The Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace has held a series of events in recent weeks, culminating in a ceremony over the weekend to show cocoa farmers’ support for the incumbent leader. Ouattara, who has held power since 2011, hasn’t yet said whether he’ll seek reelection in October 2025.