Côte d’Ivoire: Opposition demonstrations scheduled for October 10 in Abidjan

Event

An opposition protest is scheduled to take place in Abidjan on Saturday, October 10. The demonstration will be held in demands for the withdrawal of the candidacy of Alassane Ouattara for a third term. Participants of the demonstration are scheduled to gather Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, which is expected to be well attended.

Heightened security presence and localized travel disruptions should be anticipated in the vicinity of the event.

Advice

Individuals in Abidjan are advised to closely monitor the situation, avoid all large public gatherings due to potential violence, prepare for disruptions to transportation and business in areas affected by the demonstration, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.