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Thousands of people in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, protested against the exclusion of opposition leaders, including former President Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam, from the upcoming presidential election. The protesters demanded fair elections and opposed incumbent President Alassane Ouattara running for a fourth term. Ouattara's eligibility is contested after he changed the constitution to remove term limits. The elections are predicted to be tense amid security challenges and constitutional debates.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff