‘Inequality & division: Ouattara offers ‘stability at exclusion of Ivorians from electoral process’

Candidates in Ivory Coast’s presidential election held their final rallies as the campaign officially concluded in the West African nation of 30 million people. The country goes to the polls with incumbent President Alassane Ouattara seeking a fourth term that would bring his rule over the cocoa-rich nation to almost two decades. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard welcomes Dr. Alex Vines, Africa Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). He warns that « ‘there will need to be a moment where political leadership in Cote d’Ivoire changes. »