They call her "Maman Gbagbo" in the Yopougon district of Abidjan.

A supporter of Laurent Gbagbo from the start, she has a whole arsenal of loincloths bearing the image of the former Ivorian president.

This June 17, date of the return of the former head of state to his country, she intends to leave in advance so as not to miss anything of the event.

Others fear overflows.

Laurent Gbagbo was forced to leave Côte d'Ivoire ten years ago.

His return is made possible by his acquittal of crimes against humanity by international justice and the green light from his rival, President Alassane Ouattara, in the name of "national reconciliation".

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