Thiam’s Party Holds Protest After Exclusion From Ivorian Vote

Ivory Coast’s main opposition party took to the streets Saturday after its candidate, former Credit Suisse AG Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam, was barred from contesting in this year’s presidential elections.

The Independent Electoral Commission excluded Thiam from the final voters’ register published June 4, effectively disqualifying him from contesting in the polls scheduled for October. Under Ivorian law, one must be registered on the voters’ roll to be able to stand for office.