Paris recalls its ambassador in Abidjan few weeks before presidential election
The French ambassador in Abidjan has been recalled to Paris. Gilles Huberson left Côte d’Ivoire last week a few weeks before the presidential election, scheduled […]
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Côte d’Ivoire: The Democratic Association of French People Abroad notes a concern of the French community regarding the political tensions
The Democratic Association of French People Abroad (ADFE), also known as French of the World, which for 40 years has brought together French people living […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Archbishop of Abidjan calls for dialogue before elections
As the October 31 elections approach and as tensions mount, Cardinal Jean Pierre Kutwa, Archbishop of Abidjan, called for respect for the constitution, appeasement and […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Supporters of Laurent Gbagbo submit his candidacy for the elections
In Côte d’Ivoire, Monday, August 31 marks the last day for the filing of candidatures for the presidential election next October. Candidates have until midnight. […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Movements expected today last day to submit candidatures for October presidential election
On the official schedule of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Today Monday 31 August is a busy day with no less than twelve candidates on […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Court confirms former President Laurent Gbagbo’s withdrawal from electoral list
Former President Laurent Gbagbo has indeed been removed from the Ivorian electoral list. The court upheld the Independent Electoral Commission’s decision last week. No appeal […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Four dead in protests against Ouattara’s candidacy
Demonstrations erupted in Abidjan and the interior of the country following the candidacy of President Alassane Ouattara for the October election. The opposition party PDCI […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Opposition parties unanimous on withdrawal of Alassane Ouattara’s candidacy and change in the electoral Commission
In Côte d’Ivoire, the opposition is rising to the challenge together. Several political platforms close to Henri Konan Bédié, Laurent Gbagbo, Guillaume Soro or Charles […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Henri Konan Bédié elected PDCI candidate in the October presidential elections
Henri Konan Bédié has been elected PDCI candidate in the presidential election of October. The former Ivorian head of state was acclaimed with nearly 100% […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Former Minister Marcel Amon Tanoh to run for October presidential election
Alassane Ouattara’s former relative, Marcel Amon Tanoh, announced his candidacy for the presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, he has not […]