Ivory Coast’s Electoral Commission Dissolved Amid Opposition Criticism – Fact Check

### Claim 1: Government dissolved CEI following opposition criticism Evidence: Government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly stated the CEI was dissolved following sustained criticism of its election handling; the Ivorian government disbanded the CEI amid criticisms regarding its election management, aiming to establish a new election system. Verdict: True Analysis: Multiple independent news sources confirm the dissolution followed opposition accusations that the CEI lacked independence and was aligned with the ruling coalition; no sources contradict the claim.

### Claim 2: CEI established in 2001 and overseen every election since 2000 Evidence: The CEI, created in October 2001, has overseen all of Ivory Coast’s elections since the end of military rule; it has been at the centre of nearly every major electoral dispute. Verdict: True Analysis: Sources consistently report the CEI’s creation date and its role overseeing every election since 2000, with no contradictory evidence.

### Claim 3: October presidential election gave Ouattara fourth term with ~90% after opposition barred Evidence: Ivory Coast last held a presidential election in October 2025, when President Alassane Ouattara won a fourth term with nearly 90% of the vote after several prominent opposition figures were barred from running. Verdict: True Analysis: Multiple reports agree on the vote share and the barring of prominent opposition candidates, and no sources dispute these details.

Watch for the announcement of a new election management system and any legal challenges from opposition groups regarding the dissolution and the October 2025 results.