Ivorians are going to the polls on 25 October to elect their next president. Incumbent President Alassane Dramane Ouattara – known as ADO – is running for a fourth term, facing four outsiders during a two-week-long campaign.Women are very involved on the hustings, both on the President’s side and in the opposition. There are even two female candidates. However, women only represent about 30% of elected people in Côte d’Ivoire.Melissa Chemam reports from Abidjan.
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