Ivory Coast President grants amnesty to Simone Gbagbo

The President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara has granted an amnesty for former first lady Simone Gbagbo. The declaration of the amnesty was announced by the President on Monday in a state TV broadcast. It affects some 800 convicts. Simone Gbagbo, wife of ex-president, Laurent Gbagbo had been convicted of offences against the state during … Continue reading Ivory Coast President grants amnesty to Simone Gbagbo