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President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast is set to meet with his predecessor Laurent Gbagbo later today since their post-election conflict 10 years ago. Many have referred to this as a key moment in the turbulent politics of Ivory Coast. Gbagbo, 76, since his return from Europe last month, has leapt into the spotlight after winning a landmark case at ...

The western African nation of Ivory Coast is undergoing their presidential election as leading opposition parties boycott the polls. Tens of thousands of security forces were deployed across the country to help keep the elections at bay. The opposition boycotted President Alassane Outtara’s bid for a third term in office saying it is illegal. They threatened to block polling stations ...