ICC granted more freedom for Gbagbo and Blé Goudé
In a decision issued on Thursday May 28, the ICC Appeals Chamber decided to revoke part of the conditions of release imposed on Laurent Gbagbo […]
Côte d’Ivoire
France adopted the bill rectifying the end of CFA franc
The bill ratifying the end of the CFA franc was adopted on Wednesday 20 May in the Council of Ministers by the French government. This […]
Côte d’Ivoire: cabinet reshuffle
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara carried out a slight government reshuffle on Wednesday 13 May, the presidency announced in a statement. This reshuffle, announced while Prime […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Nineteen new arrests for alleged insurgency attempt
New elements have emerged in the so-called “Guillaume Soro” case in Côte d’Ivoire. At a press conference on Tuesday, Prosecutor Richard Adou announced 19 new […]
Ivorian PM Amadou Gon evacuated to France for medical treatment
The Ivorian Prime Minister Amadou Gon has been evacuated to France on Saturday, May 2, for “medical check-up”. The Presidency announced in a statement that […]
Côte d’Ivoire presidential candidate Soro hit with 20 years in jail
The former Speaker of the Ivorian Parliament and candidate for the October 2020 presidential election, Guillaume Soro, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for […]
Guillaume Soro’s lawyers ask for the suspension of his trial
Guillaume Soro, the former president of the National Assembly of Cote d’Ivoire who has been in exile in France since end December 2019, is due […]
Algeria recalls envoy in Côte d’Ivoire over inauguration of consulate in Moroccan Sahara
Algerian foreign ministry Thursday said it recalled its ambassador in Côte d’Ivoire for consultation over the recent inauguration of a consulate in Laayoune, the capital […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Ex-rebel leader says he remains presidential candidate
Former Ivorian rebel leader Guillaume Soro on Tuesday said he would not drop out of presidential elections set for the end of the year, despite […]
Ivorian president does not rule out running for third term
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire on Monday announced his plan to propose “modifications” to the country’s constitution. In remarks to foreign diplomats, Ouattara, who […]