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In Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, there was an electricity power cut while President Mnangagwa delivered his speech in Parliament. The Speaker of Parliament had to hold a torch to help the President finish reading his speech. The country has been facing significant electricity shortages throughout the year.

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Ivorians will head to the polls on Saturday, October 25, 2025, for a critical presidential election that could shape the country's political future. Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, who is 83 years old, is seeking a controversial fourth term, a move that critics argue violates constitutional term limits. The opposition, weakened by the exclusion of key figures such as former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam and ex-president Laurent Gbagbo, faces a challenging battle.

Among the candidates still in the race are Simone Gbagbo, who is campaigning on a platform of reconciliation and social justice, and Jean-Louis Billon, who advocates for generational change and democratic reforms. The election is taking place amid heightened security measures, restrictions on protests, and growing concerns over the diminishing civic space.

Observers believe Ouattara remains the frontrunner, but tension is high as Ivorians fear a repeat of past post-election unrest. The world will be watching to see whether this vote represents a step toward stability or further deepens the country's political divide.



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