Over 50 hopefuls vie for Ivorian presidency as electoral commission closes bubmissions

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) closed its candidacy submission process on Wednesday, receiving over 50 applications for the presidential election scheduled for October 25. The high number of submissions sets the stage for a closely watched electoral process, marked by both the return of major political figures and the notable exclusion of others.

The deadline saw candidacies from key figures…