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Alassane Ouattara attempts to silence anti-Gon lobby

As the potential candidacy of Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly in the presidential election continues to divide the RHDP, Alassane Ouattara is backing his protégé to the hilt. [...]

Published on 22.01.2020 at 03:30 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Adama Bictogo
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Fidèle Sarassoro, Alassane Ouattara's chief of staff.

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The presidential coalition is forecasting that its champion, Alassane Ouattara, will win the elections in the first round with a score of 65%. It is counting on high abstention levels in regions traditionally loyal to Laurent Gbagbo

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Alassane Ouattara after submitting the application for October presidential election, 24 August 2020.

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Amadou Gon Coulibaly (left) during his 2017 nomination, with Alassane Ouattara.

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Convalescent Gon Coulibaly still RHDP's only presidential candidate

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Ivorian prime minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly.

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Gon Coulibaly's departure for medical treatment in Paris has upset Alassane Ouattara's presidential election campaign

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Political allies desert Alassane Ouattara over his backing for Amadou Gon Coulibaly

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Though the Ivorian president has now officially confirmed that he will not stand for a third term, he plans to stay on as RHDP chairman.

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Amadou Gon Coulibaly (left), Alassane Ouattara's (right) heir apparent in 2020's presidential run.

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Sport ministry and prime minister battle over Ebimpé stadium revamp contract

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Ouattara draws up cabinet shortlist

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