French take over Abidjan airport

BBC News France has sent extra troops to Ivory Coast’s main city, Abidjan, and taken control of its airport. It comes as fighting continued between forces loyal to the UN-recognised president, Alassane Ouattara, and his rival, incumbent Laurent Gbagbo. The city’s pro-Gbagbo TV station called for people to mobilise against the French ‘”occupation”. An adviser… Continue reading French take over Abidjan airport