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Côte d'Ivoire Bans Protests Ahead of Controversial Elections

10/4/2025

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Côte d'Ivoire's National Security Council bans gatherings challenging the Constitutional Council's ruling on leaders' disqualification for the October 25 election.
Ban follows protests by opposition parties seeking inclusive elections; security forces aim for a peaceful vote.
Four candidates oppose President Alassane Ouattara, but opposition parties cannot field due to disqualifications.
Campaign runs October 10–23; provisional results expected October 26–30.

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Côte d'Ivoire's National Security Council bans gatherings challenging the Constitutional Council's ruling on leaders' disqualification for the October 25 election.
Ban follows protests by opposition parties seeking inclusive elections; security forces aim for a peaceful vote.
Four candidates oppose President Alassane Ouattara, but opposition parties cannot field due to disqualifications.
Campaign runs October 10–23; provisional results expected October 26–30.