Rebels Seize Ivory Coast Capital

Fighters supporting Ivory Coast’s internationally recognized leader seized control of the nation’s administrative capital on Wednesday, marking a symbolic victory after months of political chaos sparked when the country’s former president refused to step down after an election. The fall of Yamoussoukro caps a dramatic advance on the city from…

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Rebels Seize Ivory Coast Capital

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