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Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list

April 23, 2025

The decision, which cannot be challenged, could end Tidjane Thiam's hopes of running for president [Getty Images]Ivory Coast's main opposition leader has been removed from the electoral roll by...

Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

April 18, 2025

Former Credit Suisse boss Tidjane Thiam is to run for president in Ivory Coast's forthcoming election, his party has confirmed.Thiam, 62, was the only candidate vying to represent the...

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France

August 25, 2024

The founder of the online messaging service Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been arrested in France.The Russian, who is wanted in France, was taken into police custody at Le Bourget...