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Bloomberg
a day ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Thiam Party Forms Alliance With Ex-President Before Ivorian Vote
Parties led by former Credit Suisse AG Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam and ex-President Laurent Gbagbo agreed to form at alliance after both men were excluded from competing in October elections. Thiam's Democratic Party of Ivory Coast and Gbagbo's African People's Party will unite to challenge the candidate of the ruling Rally of the Republicans, which meets this weekend to select its nominee for the race. President Alassane Ouattara, who's led the West African nation since 2011, hasn't ruled out plans to seek another term.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Thousands protest in Ivory Coast after opposition leader barred from presidential race
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Thousands of protesters gathered in Ivory Coast 's capital Abidjan on Saturday to demand the reinstatement on the electoral list of main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam, a former CEO of Credit Suisse, who was barred from running in the presidential election set for October. Despite heavy rain, protesters peacefully gathered near the independent electoral commission, the body responsible for organizing the vote, in Abidjan.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Thousands protest in Ivory Coast after opposition leader barred from presidential race
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Thousands of protesters gathered in Ivory Coast 's capital Abidjan on Saturday to demand the reinstatement on the electoral list of main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam, a former CEO of Credit Suisse, who was barred from running in the presidential election set for October. Despite heavy rain, protesters peacefully gathered near the independent electoral commission, the body responsible for organizing the vote, in Abidjan. On June 4, the electoral commission had excluded Thiam from the final list of presidential candidates along with three other prominent opposition candidates. Earlier this year, a court ruled that Thiam was not eligible to run because of his dual Ivorian-French nationality, a decision that Thiam vowed to fight. Born in Ivory Coast, Thiam received French nationality in 1987 but gave it up in March. Dressed in green and white, the colors of Thiam's Democratic Party of Ivory Coast, or PDCI, protesters on Saturday held signs in support of the opposition leader, with some chanting 'Corrupt justice' and 'Thithi president.' 'Beyond my own case, this is a movement to ensure democracy prevails in our country. I will soon be with you in Abidjan so we can continue this fight,' Thiam, who was not present at the protest, said in a Facebook video thanking the protesters. Senior PDCI officials were allowed inside the electoral commission building to deliver a letter demanding that excluded candidates be reinstated on the electoral list. 'We strongly denounce the arbitrary and unjust removal of President Thiam and other key opposition leaders from the electoral list,' PDCI Executive Secretary Sylvestre Emmou told reporters following the meeting with members of the commission. In recent weeks, dissent has grown in the West African nation, fueled by the exclusion of the opposition candidates from the voter roll and the anticipation of a ruling party congress later this month, where President Alassane Ouattara is expected to announce his bid for the October 25 election. Ouattara has been in power since 2011 and is currently serving his third term. Despite Ivory Coast having a two-term limit for presidents, he argues it doesn't apply to him due to a constitutional referendum passed in 2016. In 2020, Ouattara won a disputed election boycotted by the opposition. There have been some fears of post-election violence erupting in Ivory Coast, where more than 3,000 people were killed following a disputed vote over a decade ago.
Bloomberg
6 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Thiam's Party Holds Protest After Exclusion From Ivorian Vote
Ivory Coast's main opposition party took to the streets Saturday after its candidate, former Credit Suisse AG Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam, was barred from contesting in this year's presidential elections. The Independent Electoral Commission excluded Thiam from the final voters' register published June 4, effectively disqualifying him from contesting in the polls scheduled for October. Under Ivorian law, one must be registered on the voters' roll to be able to stand for office.
Reuters
10-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Ivory Coast ex minister seeks to lead opposition in October vote
Ivory Coast former trade minister Jean-Louis Billon said he is seeking to represent the opposition PDCI party in October's presidential election after former Credit Suisse chief Tidjane Thiam was excluded from the final list of candidates last week. David Doyle has more.
