WEB-ICOAST-POLITICS-ELECTIONS

In the Ivory Coast, citizens have been waiting for nearly ten years to receive new ID papers and register for presidential elections. Despite the long wait, they remain hopeful for peace and democratic participation. The registration process has faced significant delays due to logistical issues, with only a fraction of centers operational. The UN is urging the country to hold elections by mid-2009, but citizens continue to wait patiently to engage in their democratic rights.

Why have people in Ivory Coast been waiting in line for hours?

• To buy groceries

• To register for elections and get ID papers

• To attend a concert

• To visit a museum

What has been the main reason for the delay in the Ivory Coast elections?

• Economic crisis

• Natural disasters

• Logistical challenges

• Political disagreements

How many registration centers are operational in Ivory Coast?

• None of them

• Less than one out of ten

• Half of them

• All of them

By when is the UN urging Ivory Coast to hold the elections?

• End of 2008

• Mid 2009

• Mid 2010

• End of 2009

What is the attitude of the people towards the long wait for the democratic process?

• Patient and hopeful

• Confused and disoriented

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Frustrated and angry