Ivory Coast

The inauguration of Alassane Ouattara as president of Ivory Coast marks a new era in a country that has been battered by a decade of civil strife.

May 22, 2011 – Gary Raynaldo

As mass graves are being uncovered, the UN mission in Côte d'Ivoire is facing the prospect of being forced to reduce aid services.

May 11, 2011 – Mark Guzylak-Shergold

With the surrender of Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo this week, the country is eager to turn the page of a bloody chapter in its history.

Apr 14, 2011 – Gary Raynaldo

France waded into the Ivory Coast crisis by giving the green light to French troops to use military force to remove weapons from pro-Gbagbo forces.

Apr 4, 2011 – Gary Raynaldo

France, despite increasing its military presence in a war-torn Ivory Coast, has mainly kept a low profile during the political conflict in its former colony

Apr 3, 2011 – Gary Raynaldo