Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Court Clears President Ouattara's Contentious Third-Term Bid

Côte d'Ivoire's top court has cleared the way for President Alassane Ouattara to seek a controversial third term, sparking violent protest in several cities. The constitutional council also barred former president Laurent Gbagbo and ex-prime minister Guillaume Soro from standing in next month's election.

Only four of the 44 original candidates remain in the running for the 31 October presidential poll.

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