{"id":7514,"date":"2025-03-03T09:19:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T09:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synerginfo.com\/non-classifiee\/cote-divoire-towards-a-presidential-election-under-high-tension\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T16:48:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T16:48:19","slug":"cote-divoire-towards-a-presidential-election-under-high-tension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synerginfo.com\/en\/africa\/cote-divoire-towards-a-presidential-election-under-high-tension\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire: Towards a Presidential Election Under High Tension"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tidjane Thiam and his political rise<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tidjane Thiam, president of the Parti D\u00e9mocratique de C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), confirms his presidential ambitions with eight months to go. A former Cr\u00e9dit Suisse boss, he is taking numerous steps to comply with the eligibility criteria, notably by renouncing his French nationality. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision was taken in response to ongoing debates on dual nationality and the notion of &#8220;ivoirit\u00e9&#8221;, a sensitive issue in the Ivorian political landscape.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A strategy to strengthen local roots<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far from his image as an international technocrat, Tidjane Thiam strives to establish himself as a leader rooted in Ivorian realities. Since his return in 2022, he has consolidated his influence, notably by taking over as head of the PDCI in 2023. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, he faces internal challenges, notably competition from Jean-Louis Billon, an influential member of the party, who has declared himself a presidential candidate without waiting for the PDCI&#8217;s official decision.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An uncertain political context<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the national level, several unknowns remain:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>President Alassane Ouattara has yet to announce whether he will run for a fourth term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laurent Gbagbo, who is currently ineligible, has declared his intention to run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faced with this uncertainty, Tidjane Thiam adopts a moderate stance, hailing certain achievements of the current regime while promising reforms. His priorities include a fairer redistribution of wealth and greater support for local businesses. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire prepares for a crucial presidential election, Tidjane Thiam is attempting to establish himself as a credible alternative. His ability to rally voters and overcome internal and external obstacles will be decisive in his quest for power. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tidjane Thiam and his political rise Tidjane Thiam, president of the Parti D\u00e9mocratique de C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), confirms his presidential ambitions with eight months to go. A former Cr\u00e9dit Suisse boss, he is taking numerous steps to comply with the eligibility criteria, notably by renouncing his French nationality. 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