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The Republic
Respect for institutions, for the law and for the equality of all citizens.
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The URD
A republican force for proposals
Founded and led by Danièle Boni-Claverie, a former minister of the Republic, the Republican Union for Democracy brings together women and men who want a peaceful, democratic and fair Côte d’Ivoire.
Why we exist
Proposing rather than opposing on principle
The URD was born of a conviction: Côte d’Ivoire needs political leaders who propose solutions, not camps that clash. A consistent opponent of abuses of power, the URD has never given up on dialogue.
Our method: start from the realities Ivorians live with, build precise proposals with experts and citizens, and take them all the way to decision-makers. The URD’s proposal for a new electoral institution, handed to the Minister of the Interior on 2 October 2026, is a case in point.
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Our values
What brings us together
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Democracy
Free, transparent and inclusive elections whose results everyone accepts.
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Peace
Rejecting violence and hatred; dialogue as a method. The dove on our emblem is a commitment.
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Social justice
Growth that benefits families, farmers and young people.
Leadership
The people leading the URD
To be replaced
Danièle Boni-Claverie
President of the URD
Former minister of the Republic
To be replaced
Gilbert Éhouman
Secretary General
To be replaced
Ounseu Ébénézer Bleu
National Secretary for Communication
What we stand for
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A single, independent electoral institution
The whole electoral chain under one authority
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Referees chosen in full public view
Broadcast public hearings
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Automatic voter registration at 18
Every citizen a voter on coming of age
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Results published polling station by polling station
Every citizen can check
Join us
Join the URD
Joining the URD means making a republican voice heard, committed to dialogue and peace, and helping to build concrete proposals for Côte d’Ivoire.
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