Côte d’Ivoire is gearing up for its October 2025 presidential election, with political activities intensifying as the voter register revision concluded in November 2024. Opposition parties are pressing the government to engage in political dialogue to ensure a transparent and inclusive process.

In their New Year’s messages, opposition leaders Tidjane Thiam (PDCI) and Pascal Affi N’Guessan (FPI) underscored the need for peaceful elections, urging stakeholders to prioritize national unity. Calls for reforms continue to dominate the political landscape as the country moves closer to a pivotal electoral year.