In Ivory Coast, rising tensions ahead of the October elections have led to the spread of false rumors about a coup d'etat. Despite claims of unrest on social media, security forces reported no violence, and local residents refuted these allegations. This disinformation campaign surfaced following the barring of opposition candidate Tidjane Thiam from the election due to a citizenship challenge, an issue he contests as politically motivated. Concerns amplify as President Ouattara's potential candidacy for a fourth term raises fears reminiscent of past electoral violence.
Fake stories of a coup d'etat have surfaced amid rising tensions over October elections in Ivory Coast, leading to concerns of potential electoral violence.
Security forces in Ivory Coast reported no actual violence, even as social media claimed unrest, highlighting a disinformation campaign surrounding the election.
Tidjane Thiam's barring from the election after a citizenship challenge reignited fears of political repression, with allegations that the ban was politically motivated.
The possibility of President Ouattara's candidacy for a fourth term raises tensions, as a previous constitutional amendment has reset his term limits.
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