The Cote d'Ivoire president's bid for controversial fourth term could backfire, with implications for the country and the region. The post With a Fourth-Term Bid, Cote d'Ivoire's Ouattara Is Playing With Fire appeared first on World Politics Review.

Veteran Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has said he will seek a fourth term in the west African country, as tensions rise over the exclusion of many opposition candidates. Ouattara, 83, has led Côte d'Ivoire since 2011.

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara says he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold elections in October.