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Significance
Supporters of the party, founded and led by former President Laurent Gbagbo, say that the convictions threaten to undo the progress made by official government reconciliation efforts in advance of this year’s local elections.
Impacts
Ouattara may seek constitutional changes imposing age limits on presidential contenders to bar his rivals from succeeding him.
Ouattara will seek to hand-pick his successor to protect his legacy and ensure the continuation of his economic policies.
Ruling party and opposition leaders will probably look to restrain electoral violence in the upcoming polls.
Growing political tensions could have a negative impact on the country’s economic growth outlook in the medium term.
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