27 April 2011 –The post-electoral crisis in Côte d’Ivoire may have ended but thousands of civilians are still suffering from the consequences of the four months of turmoil that engulfed the West African nation and require increased humanitarian assistance, the United Nations said today. UN aid officials have estimated that up to 1 million Ivorians… Continue reading UN Cites Urgent Need to Boost Humanitarian Aid in Aftermath of Ivorian Crisis
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Côte d’Ivoire stand-off Over But Humanitarian Crisis Continues, UN and Partners Warn
14 April 2011 –Although the political stand-off in Côte d’Ivoire ended earlier this week, the humanitarian crisis spawned by months of violence continues, United Nations agencies and their partners stressed today as they appeal for $160 million to scale up aid to affected populations inside the country. Today’s appeal represents a five-fold increase over the… Continue reading Côte d’Ivoire stand-off Over But Humanitarian Crisis Continues, UN and Partners Warn
Oil vs.Ccocoa: Why Ivory Coast Isn’t Like Libya
Violence is escalating in the west African nation of Ivory Coast, where president-elect Alassane Ouattara is trying to oust incumbent Laurent Gbagbo, who refused to leave office after losing an election.
The Ivorian Conflict and the Peace Process in Liberia
The Ivorian political situation between President- Elect Allasane Quattara and Laurent Gbagbo has led to a huge flow of many refugees into the northeastern and eastern parts of Liberia, especially to the border towns of Nimba and Grand Gedeh counties. The fighting between the two arch rivals Quattara and Gbagbo is too graved to the… Continue reading The Ivorian Conflict and the Peace Process in Liberia
Togo and Ghana Receiving More Ivorian Refugees as Crisis Spreads
UN Refugee Agency GENEVA, March 29 (UNHCR) – The Ivorian refugee crisis is spreading further across West Africa, with Ghana and Togo receiving a growing number of new arrivals. While the southern city of Abidjan has been relatively calm in recent days, fresh clashes were reported Monday in Côte d’Ivoire’s west, centre-west and east. In… Continue reading Togo and Ghana Receiving More Ivorian Refugees as Crisis Spreads
UN Secretary General Calls for Compliance With Arms Embargo in Côte d’Ivoire
28 February 2011 –Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for full compliance with the arms embargo placed on Côte d’Ivoire, in the wake of reports that attack helicopters have been provided to forces loyal to former president Laurent Gbagbo. “The Secretary-General demands full compliance with the arms embargo and warns both the supplier of this military… Continue reading UN Secretary General Calls for Compliance With Arms Embargo in Côte d’Ivoire
Cote d’Ivoire: Several die in clashes between protesters and security forces
Several people died on Thursday when demonstrators calling for President Laurent Gbagbo to step down clashed with security forces in Cote d’Ivoire’s commercial capital, Abidjan, reports said
Not so Chocolate Flavor
Rather than staying in school, children in parts of sub-saharan African are just pair of hands in the cocoa supply chain.