Ivory Coast

  • Jan 18, 2006
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IVORY COAST: Escalating violence may draw sanctions

France called today for sanctions to be imposed on Ivory Coast, as supporters of President...

Ivory Coast
  • Jan 17, 2006
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AFRICA: Cotton key for poor franc zone economies

The success of the cotton sector is essential for sustained poverty reduction in Sahel countries,...

  • Jan 17, 2006
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IVORY COAST: Riots undermine new prime minister

Supporters of President Laurent Gbagbo took to the streets today for a second day of...

Ivory Coast
  • Jan 16, 2006
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IVORY COAST: Ouattara will stand in presidential poll

Former Prime Minister Alassane Ouattara, the leader of the main opposition Rally of the...

Ivory Coast
  • Dec 16, 2005
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IVORY COAST: Diamond ban adds pressure on rebels

The UN Security Council yesterday extended existing sanctions on the country for a year, as well...

Ivory Coast
  • Dec 9, 2005
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PROSPECTS 2006: Ivorian crisis blights regional growth

Most of West Africa has enjoyed relative political stability and strong economic growth since...

  • Dec 5, 2005
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IVORY COAST: Central Bank governor named as new PM

International mediators named Charles Konan Banny, the governor of the Central Bank of West...

Ivory Coast
  • Dec 2, 2005
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IVORY COAST: Attack will bolster pro-Gbagbo militias

Unidentified gunmen raided a barracks overnight in Abijan, but were repulsed by paramilitary...

Ivory Coast