Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has announced his candidacy for a fourth term in the October election, citing national stability amid security and economic challenges, while claiming a new constitution reset his term limits. His decision has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, who have been barred from the race, and concerns over political polarization and past electoral violence persist as the country approaches the polls.

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