FILE PHOTO: Political coalition in Abidjan demands dialogue with government to ensure peaceful, inclusive election

Simone Gbagbo’s Presidential Bid Marks a New Chapter in Ivory Coast Politics

Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast’s former first lady and a once-prominent figure on the International Criminal Court’s wanted list, is making a political comeback this time on her own terms. The 76-year-old, often referred to as the “Iron Lady,” is running for president in Saturday’s election, stepping into the spotlight independently…