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Côte d’Ivoire hands Laurent Gbagbo ally to ICC
The Ivorian government has handed youth leader Charles Ble Goude over to the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity.
About 60 dead after stadium stampede in Cote d’Ivoire
About 200 people were left injured and 60 dead after a crowd had gathered to watch New Year’s Eve firework displays in Abidjan.
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.
Côte d’Ivoire election may bolster Ouattara’s rule
The ruling coalition of President Alassane Ouattara looks set to sweep to victory in a weekend parliamentary election in Côte d’Ivoire.
Ivorian bus plunges into lagoon, killing 35 passengers
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’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.
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.
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.
Poll hiccup damages Nigeria’s image
Nigeria’s attempt to show it can run world-class polls was dealt a heavy blow.
French strikes hit Gbagbo forces in Côte d’Ivoire
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.
Ouattara forces lay siege to Gbagbo
Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara laid siege to incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo’s residence on Thursday.
Côte d’Ivoire in tense stand-off as rivals hold positions
Fighters loyal to Côte d’Ivoire presidential rivals Laurent Gbagbo and Alassane Ouattara held their respective positions across Abidjan on Sunday.
Ouattara forces attack Gbagbo’s Abidjan residence
Fighters loyal to presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara attacked the residence of incumbent Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan early on Friday.
Pro-Ouattara forces reach Ivorian capital
Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara reached the country’s official capital.
Ivorian cocoa prices fall, planters abandon farms
Cocoa beans are piling in east Côte d’Ivoire because of an embargo, while plummeting farmgate prices has pushed planters to abandon farms.