As Côte d’Ivoire gears up for its upcoming presidential election, speculation swirls around President Alassane Ouattara’s potential candidacy.

During a New Year’s ceremony with the diplomatic corps, Ouattara revealed that he has not yet decided on running for office but reassured Ivorians of his good health and commitment to serving the nation.

This ambiguity has left many Ivorians divided, with some expressing hope for his continued leadership, while others call for a fresh face to steer the nation forward. The political landscape remains tense as the election date approaches.