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Supporters of Ivory Coast’s president hold placards picturing Ouattara and reading “ADO” (for Alassane Dramane Ouattara) on October 9, 2015 in Yamoussoukro. (Photo: Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images)
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Alassane Ouattara: In the eye of Côte d’Ivoire’s perpetual succession crisis

His road to the presidency was anchored in contention and acrimony, and if his bid is successful, Alassane Ouattara will have ruled for two decades when all is said and done.

  • Mvemba Phezo Dizolele
  • Lauren David Seaman
8 min read