Democracy delayed in Mali spurs sanctions from neighbours
Mali’s junta now finds itself ostracised by its regional peers – and at the centre of a dangerous new geopolitical game.
Alassane Ouattara
Ghana’s free and fair elections don’t mean its democratisation process is complete
The country needs to protect its democracy given that ashift to authoritarian rule is evident on the continent
Editorial: Cyril must embrace his AU role
There are several African conflicts that require urgent attention
The European companies that armed the Ivorian civil war
AN OCCRP investigation reveals that Gunvor and Semlex brokered weapons-for-oil deals in early 2011 when Côte d’Ivoire was in crisis, despite a UN arms embargo
The October election season: Guinea, Tanzania and Cote D’Ivoire head to the polls
October is election month as three presidents seek another term in office. For two, it will be their third
We should not ignore Guinea’s constitutional coup
Citizens have for a year protested against the president seeking a third term in office despite a two-term limit. Many have been killed — and 90 more people died in this week’s crackdown
Manifesto against the presidency for life in Africa
If we do not take care, presidents will make lawlessness the standard of our civic life. Let’s make sure it does not come to that!
Yes, Cote D’Ivoire’s president is running for a third term. But this time it’s different
COMMENT: A senior Ivorian government official argues that President Alassane Ouattara is within his rights to run again
Controversy dogs Drogba’s top-job attempts
Does Didier Drogba deserve to lead Cote D’Ivoire’s football association?
Alassane Ouattara: In the eye of Côte d’Ivoire’s perpetual succession crisis
His road to the presidency was anchored in contention and acrimony, and if his bid is successful, Alassane Ouattara will have ruled for two decades when all is said and done.
Mali’s constitutional flames could mean smoke in Côte d’Ivoire
The fire of constitutional crisis burns in Mali, but observers shouldn’t ignore the smoke in Cote d’Ivoire.
Côte D’Ivoire’s president has imperilled West African democracy
Alassane Ouattara has finally committed to stepping down after his second term, but leaves behind a dangerous legacy for the region
Elections test Africa’s democracy
Nine countries will go to the polls this year, but most will be held amid violence and suppression
Côte d’Ivoire’s ‘general of the streets’ vows peace
Today, acquitted of alleged crimes against humanity committed during the battles of 2010-11, Charles Ble Goude says he wants to help bring peace
War crimes court to rule on release of Côte d’Ivoire ex-president
Laurent Gbagbo has spent seven years behind bars on charges of crimes against humanity
Ivorian leader announces amnesty for Simone Gbagbo and 800 others
Last week Côte d’Ivoire’s Supreme Court overturned an earlier acquittal granted to Simone Gbagbo for crimes against humanity
Ally of Côte d’Ivoire president rejects plan for ‘unified party’
Transformation of the ruling coalition into a unified party has been a recurring theme in Ivorian politics over the past decade
Ivory Coast: Pro-Ouattara rebel leaders charged with war crimes
Rebel leaders who backed Ivory Coast’s president Alassane Ouattara have been charged with crimes committed during post-election violence in 2010-2011.
Côte d’Ivoire reconciliation at ‘dead end’
A bid to reconcile hardened enemies has all but broken down and time is running out for a commission set up to heal the wounds of bitter strife.
ICC judges to decide Ivorian ex-president Gbagbo’s fate
Laurent Gbagbo faces International Criminal Court judges who will decide whether to try him for masterminding a violent election standoff in 2010.
Germany to supply Mali with two transport planes
Germany has said it would supply two transport planes for the mission against rebels in Mali, in a bid to assist the country’s fragile government.
Scourge of violence against transgender sex workers in Cote d’Ivoire
Transgender sex workers in the Cote d’Ivoire have increasingly become the target of violence since President Alassane Ouattara came into power.
Amnesty: More than 200 held and tortured in Cote d’Ivoire
A rights group says more than 200 people have been detained and tortured in Cte d’Ivoire, urging President Alassane Ouattara to respect human rights.
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West African nations lift sanctions imposed on Mali
West African leaders have lifted all sanctions imposed on Mali with immediate effect following the agreement on restoring the constitutional order.
ICC finds mass graves in Côte d’Ivoire
The International Criminal Court has uncovered mass graves in a town where Ouattara fighters allegedly killed hundreds in post-poll clashes last year.
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Côte d’Ivoire scoops up top spot in Ecowas
Ecowas has voted Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara as its chairperson, just over a year after he won an election that sparked a four-month civil war.
Clinton visits Côte d’Ivoire to ‘strengthen democracy’
Hillary Clinton has arrived in Côte d’Ivoire for the first time since 1986 to show US "commitment to strengthening democratic institutions".
Laurent Gbagbo to receive ICC legal aid
Côte d’Ivoire’s former president Laurent Gbagbo will get legal aid while his financial status is assessed, the International Criminal Court has said.
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 to elect new Parliament
Côte d’Ivoire has voted for a new Parliament, a poll boycotted by former leader Laurent Gbagbo’s party as he awaits trial in The Hague.
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.
Côte d’Ivoire’s Gbagbo appears before the ICC
Laurent Gbagbo has appeared at the ICC in the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity — which include murder and rape.