Politics & Government Guide in Ivory Coast

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Côte d'Ivoire operates as a presidential republic under President Alassane Ouattara, who secured a fourth term in 2025 amid low opposition participation. The ruling RHDP dominates the legislature and local governments, though concerns persist over press freedom, corruption, and opposition exclusion. Economic growth continues, but political challenges including ethnic tensions remain.

Government Type

Presidential republic

Legal System

Civil law system based on French law

Head of State

President Alassane Ouattara(since 2011)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé(Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace)since 2023

Legislature

Type:bicameral

Upper House:Senate (99 seats)

Lower House:National Assembly (255 seats)

Major Political Parties

Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace(RHDP)

Ruling party

197 seats

Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire(PDCI-RDA)

Opposition

32 seats

Voting Rights

Citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in national elections

Recent Developments

President Alassane Ouattara won re-election to a fourth term on October 25, 2025, with 89.8% of the vote
Ruling RHDP secured 197 out of 255 seats in parliamentary elections on December 27, 2025
RHDP won sweeping victory in local and regional elections on September 2, 2023
Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé appointed on October 17, 2023

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution2000

Regions and municipalities31