Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday that he would seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold an election in October. Ouattara's candidacy is contested after he changed the constitution in 2016 to remove the presidential term limit.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in October's election. In a statement, the 83-year-old said his health was not an issue and his candidacy was driven by a need to "preserve national stability amid ongoing security and economic challenges".

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has announced his candidacy for a fourth term despite constitutional limits. His decision follows the barring of competitor Tidjane Thiam and ongoing regional tensions.