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The Republic of Ivory Coast, formally known as Côte d'Ivoire, is a flawed multiparty democracy with a president as head of state. A former French colony that became independent in August 1960, Ivory Coast has maintained close ties with the Western world, especially France.
The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term and is constitutionally restricted to two terms. Incumbent president Ouattara was allowed a third term because this term limit was...
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