The Electoral Umpire of Cote d’Ivoire says September 2023 for the regional and municipal councilors elections.

The decision was reached after adopting a decree at the end of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday chaired by President Allasane Ouattara.

The twin elections will allow the ruling and opposition parties to gauge their strength ahead of the presidential election in 2025.  

James Adjapong tells us more.