Generational Transition: 'The word is said, now the debate must open'

On December 8, 2025, President Alassane Ouattara declared that his term would be one of generational transition, raising expectations among Ivorians for a peaceful renewal. However, it is emphasized that a transition cannot be decreed but must be organized with a clear framework to avoid risks. The history of Côte d'Ivoire shows that power that is not transmitted can lead to crises, as illustrated by the transitions of Félix Houphouët-Boigny and Henri Konan Bédié.