Côte d’Ivoire’s Electoral Roll Omits Opposition Candidates
In a surprising turn of events, the electoral landscape in Côte d'Ivoire has shifted dramatically. Four key opposition leaders have found themselves excluded from the final list of candidates eligible for the upcoming presidential election. Among the most notable is Tidjane Thiam, leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI). His disqualification stems from a controversial court ruling questioning his nationality at the time of registration, subsequently barring him not only from running in the elections scheduled…