Ivory Coast opposition leader resigns but vows to still fight for victory

Tidjane Thiam’s campaign for Ivory Coast’s presidency has been halted due to his dual citizenship, despite renouncing French nationality and renouncing his passport earlier this year. The Ivorian authorities have ruled him ineligible to run again under strict laws that prohibit holding multiple citizenships during presidential elections. Thiam has since resigned as the party’s leader but remains committed to leading the campaign to secure victory in next month’s election. President Alassane Ouattara, who has ruled Ivory Coast since 2011, expressed eagerness to continue his political mission amid growing scrutiny of the electoral process and dual citizenship regulations.