An unexpected meeting between top officials and Simone Gbagbo has shaken politics. Gbagbo, a former First Lady, recently announced she’ll run for president.
The visit marks rare contact between the government and a key opposition figure. At the same time, President Ouattara met France’s Macron in Paris to discuss the vote. Concerns are growing after opposition leader Tidjane Thiam was blocked from running.
Ouattara, now 83, hasn’t said if he’ll seek a fourth term, fueling uncertainty. Many doubt he could complete another term due to age and health. The power struggle has raised fears of instability just three months before voting.
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