On the tarmac of Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny airport on 7 January, President Alassane Ouattara was all smiles. Behatted and carrying a small Ivorian flag, he waited on a red carpet for the doors to open on an Ivorian Air Force plane that had just pitched down in the midnight hour. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In

Source: The North Africa Journal July 06, 2023 10:28 UTC