This is despite protests by opposition parties
Mali’s junta now finds itself ostracised by its regional peers – and at the centre of a dangerous new geopolitical game.
The country needs to protect its democracy given that ashift to authoritarian rule is evident on the continent
There are several African conflicts that require urgent attention
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
October is election month as three presidents seek another term in office. For two, it will be their third
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…
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!
COMMENT: A senior Ivorian government official argues that President Alassane Ouattara is within his rights to run again
Does Didier Drogba deserve to lead Cote D’Ivoire’s football association?
The fire of constitutional crisis burns in Mali, but observers shouldn’t ignore the smoke in Cote d’Ivoire.
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.
Alassane Ouattara has finally committed to stepping down after his second term, but leaves behind a dangerous legacy for the region
Nine countries will go to the polls this year, but most will be held amid violence and suppression
Today, acquitted of alleged crimes against humanity committed during the battles of 2010-11, Charles Ble Goude says he wants to help bring peace
Laurent Gbagbo has spent seven years behind bars on charges of crimes against humanity
Last week Côte d’Ivoire’s Supreme Court overturned an earlier acquittal granted to Simone Gbagbo for crimes against humanity
Transformation of the ruling coalition into a unified party has been a recurring theme in Ivorian politics over the past decade
Rebel leaders who backed Ivory Coast’s president Alassane Ouattara have been charged with crimes committed during post-election violence in 2010-2011.
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.
