Michel Djotodia will step down at a summit of regional leaders amid frustration at his failure to quell religious violence in the country.
Lawyers for Charles Ble Goude, wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, say he should be tried by a local court.
Côte d’Ivoire is awaiting results from its first parliamentary election for a decade, after an opposition boycott failed to disrupt proceedings.
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/ 19 September 2011
The UN and regional governments are deploying additional soldiers to Côte d’Ivoire’s border area with Liberia after deadly attacks on villages.
Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has promised to quickly restore security and prosperity to a nation broken by civil war.
Côte d’Ivoire’s internationally recognised president Alassane Ouattara called for peace after his rival was arrested on Monday.
UN and French helicopters attacked forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire’s Laurent Gbagbo, damaging the presidential residence in Abidjan.
UN and French helicopters attacked forces loyal to incumbent Côte d’Ivoire leader Laurent Gbagbo late into Sunday night.
Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo stepped up a counter-attack on presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara on Saturday.
Nigeria’s attempt to show it can run world-class polls was dealt a heavy blow.