EDITORIAL. In 2011, Alassane Ouattara's inauguration sparked hope for Côte d'Ivoire. At 83, he now starts a fourth term, his strong economic record overshadowed by growing authoritarianism.

President Alassane Ouattara secured a crushing 89.77% in an election that his two greatest rivals were barred from.

In power since 2011, 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara secures fourth term in vote that excluded two main rivals.