Surprise as Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency

Ivory Coast's former First Lady Simone Gbagbo, 76, has been unexpectedly cleared to run for the presidency against incumbent President Alassane Ouattara in the upcoming election. Ex-President Laurent Gbagbo and others have been disqualified, stirring concerns about the election's legitimacy. Simone Gbagbo's candidacy, symbolizing progress for women in Ivorian politics, sets the stage for a historic and potentially transformative presidential race in a country where women are underrepresented in leadership.