Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara has been declared the winner of the presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire, securing a controversial fourth term in a vote largely boycotted by major opposition figures.
Provisional results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) on Monday showed the 83-year-old Ivorian leader won with a landslide, getting 89.77 percent of the total votes cast.
The victory extends his rule, which began in 2011 after a civil war, for nearly two decades. His campaign focused on his record of impressive economic growth and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Ouattara's decision to seek a fourth term was the main source of tension leading up to the election. While the Ivorian constitution generally limits presidents to two terms, Ouattara argued that a constitutional referendum passed in 2016 effectively reset his term limit.
The move was decried as unconstitutional by his main rivals, including former President Laurent Gbagbo and former Prime Minister Guillaume Soro, who were barred from running after facing criminal charges.
The election, which took place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, saw a low voter turnout, which the opposition had called for. The lack of major challengers and the widespread opposition boycott contributed to Ouattara's commanding victory margin.
