An ex-first lady, a tycoon and a ‘safe pair of hands’ vie for power

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Reuters A supporter of the RHDP (Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace), the presidential party, has the initials of presidential candidate Alassane Ouattara painted on her face — President Alassane Dramane Ouattara is known by his initials “Ado” to his supporters

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