The Ivorian government has banned public gatherings and protests against the exclusion of prominent opposition figures from the October 25 presidential election, including Tidjane Thiam, Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Blé Goudé, and Guillaume Soro.
Thiam’s disqualification is linked to a court ruling on his nationality. Despite protests, the government claims the bans are needed to maintain public order due to concerns about unrest.
Critics argue that these actions threaten democratic principles, and it remains uncertain whether the excluded candidates can legally challenge the decision or seek international support as tensions escalate ahead of the upcoming election.
