On October 25, the West African nation of Côte d’Ivoire will hold a presidential election that is likely to see incumbent Alassane Ouattara seek a controversial fourth term. The vote takes place in a tense political environment, but amidst a strong economic record of uninterrupted growth. This period of expansion builds on Côte d’Ivoire’s long-standing role as the economic powerhouse of Francophone West Africa, which it has maintained despite political turbulence. While uncertainties surround the political outcome, what is certain is that Côte d’Ivoire will remain the economic hub of Francophone Africa.
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