Ivory Coast held a presidential election with incumbent Alassane Ouattara, 83, seeking reelection. He highlighted his legacy of economic growth and stability while hinting this would be his final campaign.

• Over eight million people were registered to vote.
• Ouattara is the clear favorite as key opposition figures were deemed ineligible.
• Many Ivorians, particularly the youth, express skepticism due to unemployment and a desire for younger leadership.
• The election campaign, despite a history of violence, was largely calm, with hundreds of arrests for public order disturbances.