Alassane Ouattara, the 83-year-old president of Côte d'Ivoire and leader of the ruling RHDP party, has officially announced his candidacy for a fourth term in the presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025. Ouattara, who has been in power since 2011, was designated as the RHDP candidate earlier in June but had delayed confirming whether he would seek another term. His decision to run was made public on July 29 through a statement on social media. Ouattara cited the need to preserve national stability amid ongoing security and economic challenges as the motivation behind his bid. Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest cocoa producer, and Ouattara's continued leadership is seen as a key factor in the country's political and economic landscape.