Ex-banker Thiam drops French nationality in bid for Ivory Coast presidency
Published: 20/Mar/2025
Source: Reuters
By Ange Aboa
Summary
- Thiam relieved of French citizenship at his request
- Ex-Credit Suisse boss seen as top contender in October election
- Questions over nationality risk fuelling tensions ahead of poll
ABIDJAN, March 20 (Reuters) – Former Credit Suisse chief executive Tidjane Thiam has been relieved of his French citizenship, according to the French government gazette, potentially clearing the way for his bid for the presidency of world-leading cocoa producer Ivory Coast.
Elected leader of the opposition PDCI party in 2023, Thiam is expected to be a leading contender in the October election, though 83-year-old incumbent Alassane Ouattara has yet to say whether he will run again.
Read further: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ex-banker-thiam-drops-french-nationality-bid-ivory-coast-presidency-2025-03-20/