Against whom did Gbagbo run unsuccessfully in 1990?
Alassane Ouattara
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Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Answer
In 1990, Gbagbo ran unsuccessfully against Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the incumbent president of Côte d'Ivoire. Houphouët-Boigny had been in power for over 30 years and had a strong hold on the country's political system. Gbagbo's challenge was seen as a long shot, but he managed to win a significant number of votes, demonstrating the growing discontent with Houphouët-Boigny's rule.
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