Ivory Coast’s opposition rejects reforming electoral commission

Ivory Coast’s opposition has rejected the government’s plan to reform the electoral commission ahead of next week’s election

It maintains it will boycott the elections.

Maurice Kakou Guikahue, spokesperson for the opposition told reporters that opposition candidates are maintaining their policy of civil disobedience and reiterate their request for international mediation.

President Alassane Ouattara is vying for a controversial third term and his candidature has caused unrest in the country.

UN has expressed concern over ongoing violence that has in recent days left at least seven people dead and more than 40 injured.