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Oattara declared president of Ivory Coast

Abidjan – Ivory Coast’s Constitutional Council on Thursday declared Alassane Ouattara the country’s new president following the ousting of Laurent Gbagbo, whose refusal to step down after elections sparked a crisis. The declaration was made by council chairperson Paul Yao … read more »

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Djibouti: Voters head for polls

Djibouti – Djibouti went to the polls on Friday with President Ismael Omar Guelleh expected to secure a third term amid an opposition boycott, even after the biggest protests in more than 30 years. Voters in the tiny but strategically … read more »

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