Kone Katinan Case: PDCI-RDA Alerts on 'Concerning Shrinking' of Democratic Space

The PDCI-RDA has raised concerns about the 'worrying shrinking' of democratic space in Côte d'Ivoire following the imprisonment of Justin Koné Katinan, the 4th vice-president of PPA-CI. The former Budget Minister was detained after a judicial process related to alleged electoral disturbances in 2025, with charges including terrorism, attempted attack, conspiracy against the state, and participation in an insurrectionary movement. The party expressed solidarity with Katinan, called for his release, and condemned the use of justice for opposition repression.