Ivory Coast elections: President Ouattara bans opponents from running, faces election boycotts

Polls have closed in Ivory Coast's presidential election. Incumbant President Alassane Ouattara appears poised to win a fourth term in office.

There have been protests over the exclusion of key challengers. The election comes amid heightened security following past violence triggered by election feuds. Critics say blacklisting opponents has given Ouattara an unfair advantage.

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