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Ivory Coast Coup Rumors Fuel Election Anxiety

7/14/2025

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In Ivory Coast, alarming rumors of a coup are sweeping through social media, igniting anxiety as elections approach. Influencers from Burkina Faso are fueling these false claims, intertwining them with pan-Africanist rhetoric. The Ivorian government blames neighboring nations for this misinformation, heightening fears of unrest as President Ouattara aims for a fourth term.

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In Ivory Coast, alarming rumors of a coup are sweeping through social media, igniting anxiety as elections approach. Influencers from Burkina Faso are fueling these false claims, intertwining them with pan-Africanist rhetoric. The Ivorian government blames neighboring nations for this misinformation, heightening fears of unrest as President Ouattara aims for a fourth term.