Source: Africa Publicity
The President of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has congratulated Alassane Ouattara on his re-election as President of Côte d’Ivoire.
The African Union Commission President in a statement issued on Saturday, November 1, 2025, said he welcomed the participation of the Ivorian people in the vote and the efforts made by the competent institutions in conducting the electoral process.
He also encouraged all political and social actors to continue their commitment to peace, dialogue, and national cohesion.
The Commission reaffirmed its readiness to accompany Ivory Coast in its efforts to consolidate democratic governance, stability, and sustainable development.
Additionally, it welcomed the continued contribution of Côte d’Ivoire to regional peace and security efforts and reaffirmed the willingness of the African Union to continue working alongside the Ivorian authorities to promote a peaceful and prosperous region.
President Ouattara was declared the winner of Ivory Coast’s presidential election, paving the way for him to serve a fourth term in office in the world’s biggest cocoa-producing nation.
Results from the country’s October 25, 2025, presidential election showed that the 83-year-old Ouattara emerged victorious. The Independent Electoral Commission announced the results on Monday, October 27, 2025, stating that he won the race with 89.77 percent of the votes cast. About 8.7 million Ivorians, according to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), turned out to vote on October 25.
The election excluded Ouattara’s top rivals, namely former President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam. Gbagbo was disqualified over a criminal conviction, while Thiam was barred for acquiring French citizenship.
Challenging Ouattara were four other candidates, including former First Lady Simone Gbagbo and ex-Commerce Minister Jean-Louis Billon.
