象牙海岸总统瓦塔拉在解除任期限制后寻求第四次任期, Ivory Coast's President Ouattara seeks fourth term after lifting term limits, sparking controversy.

象牙海岸83岁的总统阿拉萨内·瓦塔拉(阿拉萨内·瓦塔拉)在修改宪法取消任期限制后,宣布第四任竞选。 Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has announced his bid for a fourth term, after amending the constitution to remove term limits. 他的决定引发了争议和抗议, 批评者称其为“非法”, 并违反民主原则。 His decision has sparked controversy and protests, with critics calling it "illegal" and a violation of democratic principles. 即将于10月举行的选举面临高度紧张的局势,因为重要的竞争对手蒂贾内·蒂亚姆因双重国籍而被禁止竞选。 The upcoming October election faces heightened tensions, as prominent rival Tidjane Thiam was barred from running due to his dual citizenship. 象牙海岸的选举历来充满暴力。 Ivory Coast's elections have historically been marked by violence.