In the framework of the revision of the electoral list, our observation mission accredited by the Independent Electoral Commission covers several centers. The NGO PLANETE PAIX has deployed several teams on the ground. The atmosphere of the enlistment centers was far from disturbances. However, each center lived its own reality. The influx was increasing; on the first days of the census the agents observed hesitation on the part of the populations. But as the deadline approached, there was strong public mobilization. Although the operation went well overall, it should nevertheless be noted that we have observed in some centers, problems related to electronic census equipment (device that crashes, battery not resistant and that discharges quickly), insufficiency or lack of enrollment papers. This slowed down the work of the agents and caused complaints or tensions on the part of the population. In addition, we noted poor reception by some agents and slowness with some census agents, all of which favored long queues. In some centers the agents did not inform the population on the closure of the center, they let them rank before announcing suddenly the closing pretexting of fatigue. Some people wanted the IEC to extend the census period. For them a large population margin was not yet enlisted. The queues were still important until the evening of Sunday, June 24, 2018 in several centers. In addition, the populations suggest a good training of the census agents for a more professional work.

The celebration of World Refugee Day on Tuesday, June 20, 2018 was held in the auditorium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the presence of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, the Minister of African integration and Ivorians from abroad, the Resident Representative of the High Commissioner for Refugees in Côte d’Ivoire, members of the Diplomatic Corps, representatives of the United Nations System program, the Mayor of the Plateau, religious, traditional, civil society leaders and refugees in Côte d’Ivoire. In his address, Mr. Mohamed Askia TOURE, UNHCR’s Resident Representative in Côte d’Ivoire renewed his organization’s solidarity and commitment to refugees. He also praised the legendary hospitality and the role played by Côte d’Ivoire in seeking sustainable solutions for people in need of international protection. Through this year’s theme “With Refugees”, he called for the determination of partners to work in order to provide meaningful assistance to refugees. Mr. Mamadou Coulibaly, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, stressed that Côte d’Ivoire remains faithful to its policy of openness and tradition of hospitality, and will continue to call for greater solidarity. the Rwandan refugees in Côte d’Ivoire produces an artistic performance followed by that of the Ivorian “the Magnifik”.

The revision of the voters list, from 18 to 24 June 2018 has just begun. As required document, a National Identity Card (NIC) or, failing that, a Certificate of Identity. These identity certificates must be duly established by the National Identification Office (NIO), the only body authorized to legally issue such documents. Enlistment will also target people of voting age, but who are not registered and who want to do so, those who have changed residences and those who have changed their surname. In this last batch, there are people who have changed their name by marriage. An elector who wants to change polling place will have to go to the place where he wishes to vote. For this category of people who already has the status of elector and who wants a change, you only need the voter card. Otherwise, you will have to bring a National Identity Card or Identity Certificate.