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With Cote d’Ivoire polls looming, President Alassane Ouattara remains tight-lipped

Côte d’Ivoire elections

Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara gestures while standing in a military vehicle, during a parade to commemorate the country's 64th Independence Day in Grand Bassam on August 7, 2024. 

Photo credit: Reuters

By  Kemo Cham

Contributor

Nation Media Group

Côte d’Ivoire may be looking forward to elections in May that could determine the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

But seven months from now, the country’s own political future could be put to the test.

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