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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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 President Ouattara ‘killing enemies’

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

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.

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.

Ivorian leader ahead in poll

Ivorian leader ahead in poll, faces run-off

Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo was ahead in an election, the electoral commission said on Thursday, but he will face a run-off vote.

ANCYL: Close Twitter

A curious statement released by the ANCYL calling for the ‘closer’ of Twitter is fast becoming viral on the popular social network.

Gibbs faces backlash after launch of autobiography

Gibbs faces backlash after launch of autobiography

Bad boy of South African cricket Herschelle Gibbs faced a backlash on Tuesday following the launch of his controversial book, <i>To the Point</i>.

Côte d’Ivoire awaits results after millions vote

Côte d’Ivoire awaits results after millions vote

C&ocirc;te d’Ivoire’s election commission and the main political parties gathered in results from across the country on Monday.