Ivorian President Ouattara in shock run for third term

Political tensions rise in Ivory Coast as serving head of state breaks a solemn promise not to stand again

Third-term run: Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara applauding during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Abidjan — Third-term run: Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara applauding during a ceremony at the presidential palace in AbidjanPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Barry Morgan

Paris

Alassane Ouattara Ivory Coast Africa Sub-Saharan Africa

Published 7 August 2020, 11:09Updated 7 August 2020, 11:09