Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara took the oath of office for a controversial third term on Monday, urging the opposition to help “defuse tensions” ahead of general elections early next year.
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, re-elected for a controversial third term, mocked Tuesday an opposition "plan", assuring that there would be "no transition", but also inviting him to dialogue.
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara met with a main opposition rival on Wednesday and promised to pursue talks aimed at calming a standoff over the October 31 election, which has ignited clashes killing scores of people.
Ivory Coast's constitutional council on Monday formally validated President Alassane Ouattara's reelection to a third term after an October 31 ballot that was marred by clashes and an opposition boycott.
Ivory Coast's electoral commission officially announced early this morning President Alassane Ouattara had overwhelmingly won a third term in office with over 94% of the votes after his two main opponents boycotted the election over claims his candidacy is illegal.
