Retreating to the north, mainly to Bouaké, the attackers then set about organising the rebellion. Wattao’s role was central to this undertaking. “One of the pillars of 19 September 2002 has collapsed.

Issiaka Ouattara, a key figure in the years-long unrest that gripped Ivory Coast at the start of the century, has died in a New York hospital at the age of 53, associates said on Monday. "He died from ...

Ivory Coast Counts Votes in Key Election With Incumbent Ouattara Predicted to Win Fourth Term ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Votes were being counted late Saturday in Ivory Coast after citizens cast ...