Ivory Coast President Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term, Promises to Build on 14 Years of Growth.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term, vowing to build on nearly a decade and a half of consistent growth.

The election puts Ouattara against two former government ministers as well as the ex-wife and former spokesperson for his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo.

Ouattara is the only candidate with the backing of a strong political party, making him the clear favourite.

Two more prominent challengers, Gbagbo and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam, were barred from running.