Ivory Coast: "Laurent Gbagbo wants to be the master of the political game"

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Laurent Gbagbo, the former president of Côte d'Ivoire, proposed on August 9, 2021 the creation of a new political party.

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By: David Baché

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In Côte d'Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo announced on Monday the creation of his new political party.

The ex-president does not wish to engage in a legal battle with his former Prime Minister, Pascal Affi N'Guessan, who heads the legal wing of the FPI.

What to understand about his political ambitions?

Is this a declaration of war on Pascal Affi N'Guessan?

To Simone Gbagbo herself?

Ousmane Zina is professor of political science at the University of Bouaké.

Guest from Africa in the morning, he answered questions from David Baché.

  • Africa

  • Ivory Coast

  • Laurent Gbagbo