As the sun finally sets on Laurent Gbagbo’s reign in the cocoa growing nation of West Africa, signifying an imminent collapse of his regime, it has become pertinent to begin to take a look at what the future of Cote D’Ivoire should` look like post Laurent Gbagbo. That this West African nation has suffered so… Continue reading Cote D’Iviore: After Gbagbo What Next
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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.
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
The Way Libya May Go Next
Obama has spoken, Sarcozy has made up his mind, NATO has taken the lead; all in a bid to get the common enemy they called Maoummar Gaddafi out. But rebels fighting from Benghazi flank are crude in their approach as they lack regimental command structure. They have demonstrated that they want to take-over power, taking… Continue reading The Way Libya May Go Next
Libya: Politics of Humanitarian Intervention
The process of implementing the UN resolution on Libya was a poorly executed farce with no long-term foresight.
External Meddling in Africa Has Led to Continental Stagnation and Chaos
The wrong priorities in many African countries are, in many cases, imposed by external groups. Failure to prioritise infrastructure, for instance, especially energy, is, in part, due to some of these pressures. Instead, consumption is promoted
No-Fly Zone Over Libya Established; Gadhafi Threatens ‘Long War’
VOA The top U.S. military officer says a U.N.-authorized no-fly zone over Libya is “effectively” in place after the United States and its allies carried out a series of cruise missile attacks and airstrikes on Libyan military targets. Admiral Mike Mullen told U.S. television networks Sunday that no Libyan government aircraft have flown over the… Continue reading No-Fly Zone Over Libya Established; Gadhafi Threatens ‘Long War’
Before Egypt and Libya, There was Ivory Coast
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