Blé Goudé Advocates Governance Focused on Essentials and Priorities

Abidjan, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Charles Blé Goudé, President of the Congress for Justice and Equality of the People (COJEP), unveiled the main orientations of his political project at the Maison de la Presse in Abidjan. His a...

Patrick Jérôme Achi Elected President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly with 215 of 255 Votes

Patrick Jérôme Achi, an experienced politician and former Prime Minister, has been elected President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, receiving 215 out of 255 votes during the inaugural session of the new legislature held in Abidjan this Saturday.

Published on Jan 17, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Patrick Achi Designated RHDP Candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly

According to Jeune Afrique, former Prime Minister Patrick Achi has been nominated by President Alassane Ouattara to succeed Adama Bictogo as Speaker of the National Assembly. The election is scheduled for Saturday, January 17.

Published on Jan 15, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Generations and Capable People Movement Withdraws from Opposition Coalition

The Coalition for a Peaceful Political Alternation in Côte d’Ivoire (CAP-CI) continues to weaken. Following the withdrawal of Charles Blé Goudé’s Pan-African Congress for Justice and Equality of Peoples (COJEP), it is no...

Legislative Elections 2025: After the MGC’s Setback, Simone Gbagbo Sets the Course for 2026

The former Ivorian First Lady and President of the Movement of Capable Generations (MGC), Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, met on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with her party’s candidates who contested the legislative elections held on December 27, 2025. The m...

Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara’s Party Wins Legislative Elections Easily, According to Partial Results

Voters in Côte d’Ivoire went to the polls on Saturday, December 27, to elect their members of parliament, just two months after President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected for a fourth presidential term. According to partial results released...

Côte d'Ivoire: Spokesperson of Main Opposition Party Jailed for “Terrorist Acts” and “Conspiracy”

The spokesperson of Côte d'Ivoire’s main opposition party was jailed on Thursday on 18 charges, including “terrorist acts” and “conspiracy against State authority”, AFP learned from his lawyers.

Published on Nov 28, 2025

2025 Legislative Elections / Voter Summons: CEI Refutes Accusations by Simone Ehivet Gbagbo’s MGC

The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has firmly responded to accusations made against it by the Mouvement des Générations Capables (MGC), which criticized the absence of publication of Decree No. 2025-656 of July 30, 2025, concernin...

Presidential Election in Côte d'Ivoire: Opposition Calls for Major March on November 8

Two days after the announcement of the results confirming President Alassane Ouattara’s reelection for a fourth term, the two main opposition parties, which boycotted the vote, continue to reject the electoral process that led to his victory. Sev...

Presidential Election 2025: Ahoua Don Mello Acknowledges Provisional Results and Calls for National Reconciliation

Independent presidential candidate Ahoua Don Mello has acknowledged the provisional results announced on Monday, October 27, 2025, by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), while urging the future President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara, to a...

Presidential Election 2025: USAEP-CI Observers Praise the Maturity of the Ivorian People

The observation mission of the USA Alumni Exchange Program – Côte d’Ivoire (USAEP-CI) presented its preliminary statement on Sunday, October 26, 2025, during a press conference hel...

Official Statement Abidjan, October 26, 2025

Ivorians,

Residents of Côte d’Ivoire,

Published on Oct 26, 2025