The Constitutional Council of Côte d’Ivoire has formally validated on Tuesday President Alassane Ouattara’s re-election for a fourth five-year term, confirming the results of the 25 October 2025 vote.
The Council upheld the Independent Electoral Commission’s figures, which gave Ouattara 89.77 percent of the ballots, well ahead of Jean-Louis Billon on 3.09 percent and Simone Ehivet Gbagbo on 2.42 percent.
Council President Chantal Nanaba Camara stated that no candidate lodged complaints and that examination of results revealed no irregularities capable of compromising the credibility of the vote. Voter turnout was set at 50.10 percent, with notable absences from candidates Tidjane Thiam and Laurent Gbagbo, whose applications were rejected earlier in the electoral cycle.
International reactions were swift, with France’s President Emmanuel Macron and the United States extending congratulations, urging strengthened bilateral cooperation and deeper diplomatic engagement. In a message to supporters, Ouattara expressed gratitude for renewed confidence. The ruling marks a decisive moment in Ivorian political continuity, reinforcing the incumbent’s mandate while signalling continuity in regional partnerships and strategic international relations. The nation moves forward under a familiar leadership framework, guided by promises of stability, collaboration and sustained development.