"The presidential election on October 25 in the West African nation comes after a decade of relative stability following the post-electoral crisis of 20102011, which left thousands dead and a nation divided. While Ivory Coast, officially known as Cote d' Ivoire, has since enjoyed strong economic growth, deep political fault lines remain. The vote will follow a two-round system: If no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, the election will head to a runoff."
"President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a fourth term after constitutional changes in 2016 reset term limits. A former International Monetary Fund economist, Ouattara is expected to win. Under his leadership, Ivory Coast became one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, buoyed by major infrastructure investments. According to the World Bank, Ivory Coast "has sustained one of the fastest growth rates in sub-Saharan Africa for more than a decade." The World Bank adds that "between 2012 and 2019, real GDP expanded at an average of 8.2%,""
The presidential election in Ivory Coast is scheduled for October 25 and uses a two-round system requiring over 50% to avoid a runoff. The elected president will serve a five-year term able to shape policy through the decade. President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a fourth term after the 2016 constitutional reset of term limits and is widely expected to win. Ivory Coast has recorded strong economic growth, with the World Bank reporting average real GDP growth of 8.2% between 2012 and 2019. Major infrastructure projects have improved regions like Daloa, but road paving and other development gaps persist after the 2010–2011 crisis.
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