Political crisis especially in sub-Saharan Africa have been a cause for worry since the early 1960s when most countries attained political independence. As for instance with the recent case of Cote D’Ivoire, the potential backlash of which, if not properly handled may threaten the very fabric of the regional body, the Economic Community of West [...]
An investigation released today by human rights group, Amnesy International has condemned the widespread violence by supporters of both outgoing president Laurent Gbagbo and President-elect Alassane Ouattara. The political standoff has exacerbated existing ethnic tensions and due to the instability there is no recourse for the victims to seek justice. As the eyes of the [...]
Cote d’Ivoire: 13 July 2009 –The top United Nations envoy to Côte d’Ivoire has held talks with the President of the nation on progress made in the peace process, including voter identification and registration, and the upcoming presidential elections. During the meeting held Sunday 12th July in the capital, Yamoussoukro, with President Laurent Gbagbo, UN [...]
