In Côte d’Ivoire, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is meeting today, August 14, with political parties and potential candidates to present its electoral calendar ahead of the October legislative elections.
The session is open to institutions, political parties, political groups, and citizens intending to submit their candidacies. The commission says the engagement aims to clarify procedures and timelines for the polls.
This meeting comes amid heightened political tensions, as the country also prepares for the presidential election set for October 2025. Stakeholders say open dialogue is crucial to ensuring transparency and public trust in the electoral process.