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When was Alassane Ouattara formally granted Ivoirian citizenship?
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Alassane Ouattara
Ivoirian Pres. Alassane Ouattara addresses the United Nations General Assembly, New York City, September 25, 2013.
Alassane Ouattara was formally granted Ivoirian citizenship in 2002.1
Prior to this, his eligibility to participate in presidential elections had been challenged due to residency requirements and questions regarding his nationality, as he had previously held BurkinabĂŠ citizenship. These citizenship and eligibility issues were addressed over several years, eventually allowing him to be cleared to run for president in 2005.1