Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam claims important win in nationality case

Despite being accused by a dissident member of his own party of lying about his Ivorian nationality, Tidjane Thiam is continuing his bid for the October 2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire.

The judge in charge of emergency proceedings declared herself not competent to rule in the case brought by Valérie Yapo, who had sought the removal of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) leader.

Tidjane Thiam remains the main…