A tentative peace breaks out in war-torn Ivory Coast
A homegrown peace agreement this spring has led to a softening of rhetoric on all sides. Perhaps best known for fomenting political violence on the streets of Ivory Coast’s commercial capital, Abidjan, members of the pro-government Young Patriots group now sport T-shirts with slogans such as “Ivory Coast is back” and “Take my hand, caravan of peace.” It’s the latest sign that peace is breaking out in this war-torn West African country. Read more>
