An ECOWAS pre-election mission kicked off this Monday in Côte d’Ivoire, as the country gears up for its presidential elections in October 2025. The delegation’s visit comes just four months ahead of the vote.

The mission aims to assess the political and electoral environment and engage with key stakeholders, including political parties, civil society, and electoral authorities.

As tensions rise and new political coalitions emerge, ECOWAS says it seeks to ensure peaceful, transparent, and credible elections in the West African nation.

Côte d’Ivoire’s upcoming polls are viewed as a critical test of the country’s democratic maturity and regional stability.