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 […]
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Côte d’Ivoire: Three soldiers killed on the border with Burkina Faso
An army vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device on Saturday, June 12. Three soldiers were killed, according to the army’s Chief of […]
Cote d’Ivoire: The FPI reassured about return of Laurent Gbagbo
“We are not in opposition with the government on the return of Laurent Gbagbo,” said Koné Katinan, spokesman for the ex-president before the press on […]
Ivorian Government says it was not consulted on Gbagbo’s return date
According to Ivory Coast government spokesman Amadou Coulibaly, the June 17 date put forward by the FPI-GOR for the return of former President Laurent Gbagbo […]
Laurent Gbagbo’s return to Côte d’Ivoire may be low-key
Laurent Gbagbo – whose return date to Côte d’Ivoire is still the subject of speculation – could return more discreetly than expected, without a popular […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Soaring cement prices, the government reacts
The price of a bag of cement has risen sharply due to the energy crisis, prompting the government to set prices for the construction material. […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Patrice Ouei asks to be heard by French justice
On April 15, the Paris Court of Assizes convicted a Belarusian mercenary and two Ivorian air force officers in the 2004 bombing of the French […]
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, […]
Burkina Faso: Justice decides to indict former President Compaoré in the murder of Thomas Sankara
The military court decided to indict former President Blaise Compaoré for attack on state security, complicity in murder, and concealment of corpses in the case […]
Côte d’Ivoire: The PDCI celebrates its 75th anniversary and begins a reflection to modernize itself
The oldest party in Côte d’Ivoire is celebrating its 75th anniversary. At the ceremony to launch the commemorative events at the party’s headquarters, Executive Secretary […]