Côte d'Ivoire: "Rumors" about the end of Ouattara's term; Nady Bamba-Gbagbo portrays a country with two faces

Author: Bertin MAMBOPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

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Côte d'Ivoire: "Rumors" about the end of Ouattara's term; Nady Bamba-Gbagbo portrays a country with two faces

Le Jour Plus newspaper states that President Alassane Ouattara will complete his term in 2030, based on confidences from his close associates. Vice Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara is named best Defense Minister of the decade. Pascal Affi N'guessan criticizes the government, while Nady Bamba-Gbagbo portrays a country with two faces. In society, candidates for the baccalaureate and BTS exams are evicted during a clearance campaign.

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