The Ivorian government has handed youth leader Charles Ble Goude over to the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity.
About 200 people were left injured and 60 dead after a crowd had gathered to watch New Year’s Eve firework displays in Abidjan.
Côte d’Ivoire is awaiting results from its first parliamentary election for a decade, after an opposition boycott failed to disrupt proceedings.
The ruling coalition of President Alassane Ouattara looks set to sweep to victory in a weekend parliamentary election in Côte d’Ivoire.
After crashing into cars on a bridge over Abidjan’s lagoon, a bus in Côte d’Ivoire plunged into the waterway, killing at least 35 passengers.
Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has promised to quickly restore security and prosperity to a nation broken by civil war.
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.
Nigeria’s attempt to show it can run world-class polls was dealt a heavy blow.
French forces hit vehicles belonging to troops loyal to Côte d’Ivoire’s Laurent Gbagbo during a mission that rescued Japan’s ambassador on Thursday.