Rough start as Ivory Coast enters Ouattara era

[Pete]

Rough start as Ivory Coast enters Ouattara era

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13059757

"President Alassane Ouattara's first full day in power was marked by sporadic gunfire and mortar rounds.

After the deafening cacophony of heavy weapons that marked Monday's ousting of his rival Laurent Gbagbo, Tuesday was by comparison quiet.

But the continued fighting shows the extent of the challenge facing the international banker-turned politician who now leads Ivory Coast................"

The links at the bottom of the story fill in around the edges.

[Pete]

Ivory Coast renegade warlord Ibrahim Coulibaly killed

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13218243

"One of Ivory Coast's best-known militia leaders has been killed by the forces of new President Alassane Ouattara.

The leader of the so-called Invisible Commandos, Ibrahim Coulibaly, was killed in an offensive on Wednesday, a defence ministry spokesman said............."

Consolidation of power. Coulibaly liked coup attempts too much.

[Pete]

Ivory Coast crisis: Alassane Ouattara forces accused

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13717088

"The United Nations has accused forces loyal to Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara of unleashing violence against supporters of former President Laurent Gbagbo.

The troops killed two people and wounded dozens of others during attacks in the south and west, the UN said. ............"

Lots of unrest all over Africa. If it ain't one thing it's another.

[greenberetTFS]

Africa is just like the Middle East,there'll never be at peace,never..........

Big Teddy