Gilles Yabi

French Strikes on Mali Islamists Threaten Revenge Attacks

French and West African military intervention in Mali runs the risk of provoking revenge attacks by Islamic militants, spreading instability in a region rich in gold, uranium and cocoa, said analysts from Dakar to London.

Mali Intervention Authorized by UN to Oust Al-Qaeda

The United Nations Security Council approved the deployment of an African force to retake northern Mali from extremists linked to al-Qaeda along with training and equipment for Malian soldiers.

Ivory Coast’s Ouattara Rewards Allies With Government Positions, ICG Says

Ivory Coast’s president, Alassane Ouattara , is rewarding the allies that stood by him during a post-election crisis with key posts being handed to an opposition coalition, said Gilles Yabi , West Africa director of the International Crisis Group.

Ivory Coast's Ouattara Damps Hopes for Negotiated End to Political Crisis

President-elect Alassane Ouattara damped hopes for a peaceful resolution to Ivory Coast’s political crisis, refusing to enter into talks until incumbent Laurent Gbagbo recognizes him as president.

Ivory Coast Leaders Damp Hopes for Peaceful Solution to Political Impasse

Hopes for a peaceful solution to Ivory Coast’s political crisis were damped after President-elect Alassane Ouattara said rival Laurent Gbagbo would be ousted soon, while a spokesman for Gbagbo said any attempt to use force would be a “declaration of war.”

Mali Junta Supporters Back Sanogo as Interim President

A group that backs Mali’s military junta said it wants coup leader Captain Amadou Sanogo to head a transitional government after the country’s interim president was injured by protesters demanding his resignation.

Ivory Coast Rebels Seize State TV, Control Gbagbo Palace

Ivory Coast President-elect Alassane Ouattara announced the reopening of the nation’s airspace after forces backing him said they seized the state broadcaster and attacked incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo ’s residence.

Seven Women Killed in Abidjan During Ivory Coast Anti-Violence Protests

Seven women were killed in Ivory Coast ’s commercial capital, Abidjan, when security forces opened fire on a rally to protest violence in their neighborhood, a local opposition spokesman said.

Ivory Coast Government, Opposition Trade Allegations As Results Trickle In

Ivory Coast ’s Interior Ministry and the opposition traded allegations of voter intimidation and irregularities as early results were announced by the electoral commission from yesterday’s presidential run-off election.

Former Nigerian Leader Obasanjo Travels to Ivory Coast for Talks on Crisis

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo traveled to Ivory Coast to help resolve a six-week-long political crisis triggered by a disputed Nov. 28 presidential election.

"When you send troops to the north of Mali there is the possibility of reprisals in terms of terrorist attacks."

- Gilles Yabi on Jan 14, 2013

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