Tag Archives: Youssoufou Bamba

UN Renews Peacekeepers in Ivory Coast

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to extend the mandate for the U.N. peacekeeping operation in Ivory Coast for another year, while expressing its concern about the country’s security situation. The Security Council, in its resolution extending the … read more »

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Gbagbo loyalists ‘no longer a threat’ in Ivory Coast

July 18, 2011 by benim

Elements loyal to former Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo are no longer a threat to peace and order in the West African nation, the UN mission chief said on Monday. “By and large, the ex pro-Gbagbo elements and their supporters … read more »

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U.N. probes Zimbabwe arms sent to Ivory Coast

March 4, 2011 by benim

The United Nations is investigating suspected arms transfers from Zimbabwe to Ivory Coast’s incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo in violation of U.N. sanctions, according to a report obtained by Reuters. The report emerged after a week of gun battles between forces … read more »

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Ivory Coast unity cabinet possible, says UN ambassador

January 11, 2011 by Bimbo

Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Ivory Coast’s ambassador to the UN says a unity government could be possible if incumbent Laurent Gbagbo drops his claim to the presidency. Youssoufou Bamba told the BBC that Alassane Ouattara … read more »

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