Jan 04 Watch In Ivory Coast, Steps Toward Mediation Not Quelling Fears of Violence Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on the escalating political tensions in the West African nation of Ivory Coast as incumbent Laurent Gbagbo -- who controls the country's armed forces -- brushes off international pressure to step down after… Continue watching
Nov 09 Standoff in Ivory Coast Leaves 50 Dead, Official Says An upsurge in violence in the West African nation of Ivory Coast has left 50 civilians dead, an Ivorian minister told Reuters on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 26 Ivory Coast Rebels Agree to Temporary Cease-Fire Rebel soldiers involved in a violent military coup in the West African nation of Ivory Coast agreed to a 48-hour cease-fire Thursday to allow French troops to evacuate foreigners caught in the volatile city of Bouake. Continue reading