Understanding the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire

That Alassane Ouattara won the election in Cote d'Ivoire on November 28, 2010, is acknowledged even by his opponent, Laurent Gbagbo.

The problem arose only because the constitutional council subsequently ruled against certain poll counts in Ouattara's strongholds in the north of the country, for alleged election irregularities. But the council's credibility is suspect.

Before the poll, Gbagbo had set about willfully to pack the council with his handpicked cronies, fearing he might turn out to be the loser in the contest.

Editor's Comment
A call for collaboration in Botswana’s media landscape

This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...

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