Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast is a presidential republic led by President Alassane Ouattara since 2010, with a bicameral legislature consisting of a 255-seat National Assembly and 99-seat Senate. The country operates under a 2016 constitution and has maintained relative political stability under the dominant Rally of the Republicans party, though it experienced post-election tensions in 2020 that have since been addressed through opposition dialogue.
Government Type
Presidential Republic
Legal System
Civil law system based on French legal traditions
Head of State
President Alassane Dramane Ouattara(since 2010)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Robert Breugré Mambésince 2023
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center
Center-right
Voting Rights
All citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote in presidential and legislative elections. The president is elected by absolute majority through a two-round voting system for a five-year term with a maximum of two consecutive terms. National Assembly members are elected by plurality vote for five-year terms.
Recent Developments
- Government dialogue with opposition initiated, resulting in electoral commission overhaul and compensation for victims of political violence
- Robert Breugré Mambé appointed Prime Minister on October 17, 2023, succeeding the Achi II government
- Constitutional framework established Senate with 99 seats in 2018, with two-thirds elected indirectly and one-third appointed by the president
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