Opposition parties are protesting in Abidjan after court rulings blocked key opposition figures from standing in October’s presidential election. The decisions paved the way for 83 year-old President Alassane Ouattara to seek a controversial fourth term.

On this week’s episode, Bloomberg’s Abidjan-based reporter Kamailoudini Tagba joins Jennifer Zabasajja and talks about what’s behind the process, how President Ouattara is regarded in Ivory Coast and what hopes there are for fair and peaceful elections in October.

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Opposition parties are protesting in Abidjan after court rulings blocked key opposition figures from standing in October&rsquo;s presidential election. The decisions paved the way for 83 year-old President Alassane Ouattara to seek a controversial fourth term.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, Bloomberg&rsquo;s Abidjan-based reporter Kamailoudini Tagba joins Jennifer Zabasajja and talks about what&rsquo;s behind the process, how President Ouattara is regarded in Ivory Coast and what hopes there are for fair and peaceful elections in October. For more stories from the region, subscribe to the Next Africa newsletter<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/next-africa?sref=OOcVchU0"> here</a>&nbsp;

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent. 

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.

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Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent. 

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.

What's Driving The Protests Over The Ivory Coast Presidential Election?

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