The international community has finally taken action to help depose Laurent Gbagbo, who clung to power after losing Ivory Coast's presidential elections last November.
On 11 April, the 'Republican Forces' loyal to internationally-recognised President Alassane Ouattara, helped by the French Licorne contingent and the United Nations Mission (Minuci), arrested Gbagbo. This potentially marks a new beginning for west Africa's former economic powerhouse, after months of political deadlock an...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.