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
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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