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Video: Sent back to Ivory Coast, illegal migrants face stigma, rejection
It's the contradiction of Ivory Coast. While its economy is one of the most dynamic in Africa, more and more of its people are setting out into the desert towards the…
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Merkel wraps up three-day West Africa tour in Nigeria
Migration and boosting Nigeria's economy top the agenda in Abuja as President Muhammadu Buhari meets his German counterpart Angela Merkel. Also, Mauritanians prepare to vote in…
Ivorian former first lady Simone Gbagbo freed in amnesty
Ivory Coast's former first lady Simone Gbagbo was released from detention on Wednesday after being granted an amnesty for her part in a short civil war in 2011, according to a…
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DR Congo: President Joseph Kabila will not run in presidential elections
After years of speculation, President Joseph Kabila has said he will not run for a third term in DR Congo’s presidential elections in December. Instead, former interior minister…
Ivory Coast ex-First Lady freed from jail
Simone Gbagbo was freed as part of a broader amnesty programme.
Ivory Coast announces amnesty for Simone Gbagbo
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Monday announced amnesties for around 800 people, including former first lady Simone Gbagbo who is currently behind bars, in the name…
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Nigeria: security forces block lawmakers from entering parliament
Nigeria's spy chief has been sacked after security forces prevented lawmakers from entering parliament. Also, Kenyans and Tanzanians marked the 20th anniversary of the East…
Ivory Coast's Ouattara launches new umbrella party
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Monday made clear he will not seek re-election in 2020 as he launched a new umbrella party that he said would help ensure continuity.
Revealed: the decomposing bodies in Kinshasa's morgue; and the dangerous conditions for migrant workers in Malaysia
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Eritrea to send delegation to Ethiopia for peace talks
Ethiopia welcomes Eritrea's positive response to overtures to resolve a long-running dispute between the two neighbours. Also, voters in Ivory Coast are registering to cast their…
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At least 18 killed in Abidjan floods from heavy rains
In tonight's edition: at least 18 people are killed in flooding in Abidjan. Frustrated locals hit out at authorities for failing to do more for those living in built-up areas…
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