Dennis OsadebeWhoever wins faces the daunting task of feeding the West African country’s poor and navigating the interests of global powers seeking critical minerals, analysts say.
Dennis OsadebeThe opposition has accused the president of putting a general in charge of the government so that he could stay in power.
Dennis OsadebeThe West African nation had recently held a presidential election in which the main opposition party was barred from the ballot.
Dennis OsadebePost-election violence has tarnished the country’s reputation for stability, and the crackdown may have backfired on the government, as officials in Washington call for a re-examination of U.S. ties.
Dennis OsadebeElection monitors and members of the European Parliament have questioned the election’s integrity, and violent protests have rocked the country.
Dennis OsadebeAs the violence continued for a third day, the United Nations said at least 10 people had been killed. Opposition leaders claimed the death toll could be in the hundreds.
Dennis OsadebeThe East African country’s Party of Revolution, one of the longest-ruling parties on the continent, seeks to keep its grip on power.
Dennis OsadebePresident Alassane Ouattara won 89.77 percent of the vote, but critics called the elections flawed after two main challengers were barred from running.
Dennis OsadebeOfficial election results gave him an eighth term that, if completed, will last until he is 99. Mr. Biya is one of many leaders well over 70 across Africa, the…
Dennis OsadebeThe main opposition candidates in the Ivory Coast’s presidential election have been barred from the race. Critics say the vote has been rigged.
