Topic: Cote d'Ivoire
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5 big losers in press freedom: Mali and ... Japan?
The annual World Press Freedom Index released today shows gains for Myanmar and others. Japan tumbled due to an informal ban placed on independent coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Here are five of the notable winners and losers on this year’s list.
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France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fighting for reelection in the April 22 presidential poll. Here are the top 5 presidential candidates.
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Amanda Knox freed: A timeline of key events
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In Pictures: Key players in the Amanda Knox trial
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/22
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/27
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Kenya's Odinga named to mediate Ivory Coast political crisis
Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been named by the African Union to mediate Ivory Coast's political crisis and avert another civil war.
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Gbagbo stands strong despite threats of military intervention in Ivory Coast
Security analysts say that despite talk of military intervention to oust Ivory Coast Incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo, an effective attempt by international forces is unlikely.
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In Pictures: Global phones
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Why foreign forces are unlikely to intervene in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast's would-be prime minister, Guillaume Soro, called Wednesday for civil disobedience and foreign military intervention as the only ways out of the deadlock.
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Ivory Coast opposition wants President Gbagbo ousted by force
Ivory Coast opposition leader and internationally recognized President-elect Alassane Ouattara urged international bodies to force Laurent Gbagbo from the presidency.
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Death squads reemerge in Ivory Coast as president contests election results
So-called 'death squads' have reappeared in the Ivory Coast, terrorizing neighborhoods that voted for Alassane Ouattara over incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo.
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The Masque of Africa
How are are Africa’s religions faring in the 21st century? Nobel laureate V.S. Naipaul visits to find out.
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Ivory Coast conflict deepens as protests mount over disputed elections
Military police loyal to Ivory Coast's incumbent President Gbagbo fired Thursday on opposition marchers supportive of Alassane Ouattara, who is widely acknowledged to have won the recent election. The death toll was more than a dozen.
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Commentary: Holding onto power isn't the best path for Ivory Coast
For the good of the Ivory Coast, which was torn apart in a recent civil war and is now facing post-election violence, President Gbagbo should give up his claim that he won the most recent elections.
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Ivory Coast elections: media and diplomatic reaction
Guest blogger Alex Thurston rounds up a selection of links that showcase the media and diplomatic reactions to the Nov. 28 Ivory Coast elections. Some of the aftermath has been violent.
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Thabo Mbeki arrives in Ivory Coast. Can he solve the crisis?
South Africa’s former president, Thabo Mbeki, arrived in the Ivory Coast Sunday to mediate a dispute over who won the Nov. 28 election.
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Two candidates claim victory in Ivory Coast election. Who's right?
Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo was today declared winner of the election, a day after opposition candidate Alassane Ouattara was also declared the victor.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/02
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Last-minute drama as president's supporters tear up Ivory Coast election results
Our reporter recounts how Ivory Coast election officials from President Laurent Gbagbo's party tore up the official results moments before they could be read at a press conference Tuesday.
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How ethnicity colors the Ivory Coast election
Third-place candidate Henri Konan Bédié threw his support behind Alassane Ouattara in Sunday's Ivory Coast election, but how many from Mr. Bédié's Baoulé ethnic group actually voted for a Muslim northerner?
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Will voters accept Ivory Coast election results?
If the results of today's Ivory Coast election are disputed, many residents are concerned it could lead to bloodshed and unrest.
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Tense Ivory Coast vote reveals a nation divided
Voters in the conflict-torn West African nation of Ivory Coast are choosing a new president today amid concerns of violence after political clashes caused at least six deaths in recent days.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/23
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Burkina Faso presidential vote won't change much
President Blaise Compaoré, who has held power since a 1987 coup, is likely to win reelection – and solidify his regional influence.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/02
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/01
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Halloween brings major elections to West Africa
West Africa has several critical votes on the horizon that could indicate whether democratic progress is substantial and real. Cote d'Ivoire and Niger both hold votes on Halloween Sunday.
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In Pictures: Every Day is a Flag Day
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Will China oil company CNOOC outbid Exxon Mobil for Ghana's oil?
Ghana will soon announce whether China oil company CNOOC or oil giant Exxon Mobil won the bidding war for rights to tap its offshore oil. The answer will show how great a player China has become in Africa.
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