News|ElectionsIncumbent President Ouattara declared winner of Ivory Coast electionIn power since 2011, 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara secures fourth term in vote that excluded two main rivals.
The Independent Electoral Commission of Ivory Coast announced that President Alassane Ouattara has been re-elected for a fourth term, achieving 89.77 percent of the votes in the presidential election held on Sat, Oct 25, 2025. The election results were…
The Independent Electoral Commission of Ivory Coast announced that President Alassane Ouattara has been re-elected for a fourth term, achieving 89.77 percent of the votes in the presidential election held on Sat, Oct 25, 2025. The election results were made public on Mon, Oct 27, 2025.
Approximately nine million citizens were eligible to participate in the election. The election process excluded major contenders due to legal and regulatory barriers. Former President Laurent Gbagbo was disqualified because of a criminal record, and Tidjane Thiam was excluded due to his French citizenship.
Among the remaining candidates, Jean-Louis Billon and Simone Gbagbo received 3.09 percent and 2.42 percent of the votes, respectively. Voter turnout was reported at around 50 percent, consistent with previous elections but lower than the 80 percent turnout in the first round of the 2010 elections.
The re-election of President Ouattara has occurred amidst concerns regarding political division and economic inequality. Critics have raised issues about the country's direction under his leadership, citing allegations of authoritarian practices. Despite improvements in economic indicators such as foreign investment and infrastructure under Ouattara's tenure, challenges persist, including high public debt, social inequality, and corruption.
The election process excluded major contenders due to legal and regulatory barriers.
Ouattara has committed to addressing these issues through reforms aimed at reducing inequality and increasing employment, although the outcomes remain uncertain.
Security is a significant focus for Ouattara's administration, particularly due to instability in neighboring regions. The government has increased defense spending and troop deployments in response to threats from militant groups operating in the Sahel region. Ouattara has also expressed intentions to facilitate a leadership transition to a new generation, although no successor has been publicly identified yet.
The Constitutional Council is anticipated to validate the results from the electoral commission shortly.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
