Ivory Coast President accused of violating constitution
Tensions are still running high in Ivory Coast’s commercial capital, Abidjan, Friday, a day after police used tear gas to break up street protests against President Alassane Ouattara's controversial decision to seek a third term.
There have been scattered demonstrations in the Ivory Coast
since Ouattara announced last week he is seeking reelection on October 31
despite the opposition accusing him of violating term limits.
Ouattara is challenging the two-term presidential law,
saying a new constitution adopted in 2016 offset any barriers preventing him
from running again.
If Quattara's attempt to run again is successful, he will
face several other candidates, including former president Henri Konan Bedie in
the election, which is viewed as a major test of the country's stability since
a civil war 10 years ago.
Violent demonstrations were rampant after former president Laurent Gbagbo's refusal to step down after a disputed run-off election.
BS
