Ivorian president won't seek re-election in Oct. 2020 polls

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Published Mar 6, 2020

After a decade in charge, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has confirmed that he will not seek re-election in polls scheduled for October 2020.

The announcement on Thursday ends speculation about the political future of Ouattara. In a speech before lawmakers, the 78-year-old said he was ready to hand over power to a new generation of leaders to steer affairs of the West African nation.

The president had earlier this year hinted that he could run if his longtime political rivals were can…
http://www.africanews.com/2020/03/05/ivorian-president-won-t-seek-re-election-in-oct-2020-polls

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