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Ivory Coast arrested 237 protesters opposing President Ouattara’s fourth-term bid ahead of a contested election.
On October 11, 2025, Ivory Coast arrested at least 237 people during protests against President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a fourth term ahead of a presidential election.
Demonstrations in Abidjan and other cities were declared illegal, met with tear gas and roadblocks.
The government cited election period stability and security threats from extremist groups as justification, while opposition figures, including former President Laurent Gbagbo, were barred from running.
The 2016 constitutional change removing term limits enabled Ouattara’s candidacy, drawing criticism over democratic backsliding.
Past elections have been marred by violence, and international observers are monitoring the situation closely.
Costa de Marfil arrestó a 237 manifestantes que se oponían a la candidatura del presidente Ouattara para su cuarto mandato antes de una elección disputada.