Côte d’Ivoire: Former Prime Minister Guillaume Soro sentenced to life in prison
Guillaume Soro has been sentenced to life in prison by the criminal court in Abidjan. The former president of the National Assembly and 19 of […]
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Laurent Gbagbo concerned about “the continuing violence” in Côte d’Ivoire
Laurent Gbagbo gave his first official statement since his return to Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday, June 17. In a statement, the former president said he […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Six FPI leaders return from exile before Laurent Gbagbo’s return
While the return of former President Laurent Gbagbo is expected in Côte d’Ivoire, the Ivorian People’s Front announced in a statement issued Wednesday, April 29, […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Patrick Achi’s government unveiled
In Abidjan, the authorities announced on Tuesday, April 6, the new government headed by Prime Minister Patrick Achi. The new government team now includes 37 […]
Côte d’Ivoire: First trial of Duékoué massacre opens ten years later
It was ten years ago, almost to the day. While Côte d’Ivoire was plunged into a violent post-election crisis, on 29 March 2011, pro-Ouattara militias […]
Côte d’Ivoire has lost one of its valiant sons
Hamed Bakayoko, the Ivorian Prime Minister, died on Wednesday 10 March in Berlin of cancer at the age of 56. He had been evacuated from […]
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo announced back to Abidjan by his supporters in March
Laurent Gbagbo soon back in his country? That is what his supporters announced this Wednesday morning in Abidjan. A date is even put forward by […]
Ivory Coast: Maurice Kakou Guikahué urgently evacuated to Paris for deteriorating health conditions
The discussions during national dialogue will be led by Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko who is inviting President Alassane Ouattara’s opponents for talks. The re-election of […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara was sworn in for a third term and promised reconciliation
This Monday was held the inauguration ceremony at the presidential palace in Abidjan. Alassane Ouattara was sworn in for a third term at the head […]
In possession of his two passports, Laurent Gbagbo plans to return to Cote d’Ivoire by December
Laurent Gbagbo is now in possession of his two passports, one ordinary and the other diplomatic. Both were given to him by the Ivorian authorities […]