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Ange Aboa works from Abidjan,Ivory Coast. Journalist at Reuters News,west & central africa bureau. My tweets reflect my own opinion. Ange Aboa has over 732 followers on Twitter.

Michel Djotodia led the rebel Séléka militia that swept him to power last year.

CAR interim president to step down

Michel Djotodia will step down at a summit of regional leaders amid frustration at his failure to quell religious violence in the country.

Côte d’Ivoire youth leader wants ICC warrant rejected

Lawyers for Charles Ble Goude, wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, say he should be tried by a local court.

ICC finds mass graves in Côte d’Ivoire

Ivorians tally votes after peaceful parliamentary elections

Côte d’Ivoire is awaiting results from its first parliamentary election for a decade, after an opposition boycott failed to disrupt proceedings.

UN to boost military force in Côte d’Ivoire after attacks

The UN and regional governments are deploying additional soldiers to Côte d’Ivoire’s border area with Liberia after deadly attacks on villages.

Ouattara forces blamed for executions

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ouattara vows to restore security

Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has promised to quickly restore security and prosperity to a nation broken by civil war.

‘New era of hope’ in Côte d’Ivoire

‘New era of hope’ in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire’s internationally recognised president Alassane Ouattara called for peace after his rival was arrested on Monday.

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UN, French helicopters attack Gbagbo forces

UN and French helicopters attacked forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire’s Laurent Gbagbo, damaging the presidential residence in Abidjan.

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UN, French attack Gbagbo’s heavy weapons

UN and French helicopters attacked forces loyal to incumbent Côte d’Ivoire leader Laurent Gbagbo late into Sunday night.

In Côte d’Ivoire conflict

Gbagbo’s forces attack Ouattara’s Abidjan base

Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo stepped up a counter-attack on presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara on Saturday.

Poll hiccup damages Nigeria’s image

Nigeria’s attempt to show it can run world-class polls was dealt a heavy blow.

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ouattara seeks recovery despite stand-off

Côte d’Ivoire presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara has called for an end to sanctions and sought to return the war-torn country to normal.

Heavy fighting loosens Gbagbo’s grip

Heavy fighting loosens Gbagbo’s grip

Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential claimant launched a major assault on the presidential palace on Tuesday.

Ouattara forces begin Abidjan assault

Ouattara forces begin Abidjan assault

Forces backing Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara began a fresh assault to remove Laurent Gbagbo from his last stronghold in Abidjan on Monday.

Ouattara’s decision, which he called a great personal sacrifice, is a mockery of the real sacrifices of his fellow Ivorians.

Ouattara says forces ‘at gates’ of Abidjan

Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara said his fighters were "at the gates" of Abidjan on Thursday after an advance aimed at unseating Laurent Gbagbo.

Pro-Ouattara forces reach Ivorian capital

Pro-Ouattara forces reach Ivorian capital

Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara reached the country’s official capital.

Ouattara forces push south in Côte d’Ivoire

Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara advanced on Tuesday to within 200km of the two main port cities.

Ivorian gunmen move closer to central Abidjan

Ivorian gunmen move closer to central Abidjan

Ivorian gunmen fighting to depose Laurent Gbagbo after he refused to concede an election were advancing across Abidjan on Monday.

Dietary supplements: food for thought

The popularity of supplements has grown markedly in South Africa.

Ivorian forces kill seven as post-election toll hits 365

Ivorian security forces shot dead seven women protesters on Thursday and the UN said at least 365 people had died in post-poll violence.

‘Starting point for a new Côte d’Ivoire’

Fresh gun battles erupt in Côte d’Ivoire

Gunfire shook Abidjan on Wednesday as forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo clashed with gunmen backing his presidential rival.