The head of state, who was reelected for a fourth term on October 27, has been close to French presidents since Nicolas Sarkozy, to whom he owes his rise to power in 2011. France remains the leading investor in Côte d'Ivoire.

ABIDJAN: Voting ended Saturday in Ivory Coast for a new president, with incumbent Alassane Ouattara expected to win a fourth term against a divided opposition further hobbled by…

Country awaits final presidential election result that could see 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara sworn in for fourth term.