"It is absolutely unconstitutional": Mélenchon's frontal attack sparks anger in Abidjan

Author: Jean Kelly KOUASSIPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

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"It is absolutely unconstitutional": Mélenchon's frontal attack sparks anger in Abidjan

Jean-Luc Mélenchon called the fourth term of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara "absolutely unconstitutional" during a speech to France Insoumise activists. He criticized how Ouattara came to power and maintained it, alleging the elimination of rivals by barring their candidacies. The Ivorian embassy in France reacted angrily, denouncing the interference. Mélenchon also drew a parallel with the 2010-2011 post-electoral crisis and the role of the French army.

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