February 24, 2010 10:11 AM

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Ivory Coast announces new government?

Ivory Coast Prime Minister Guillaume Soro has announced a new government, including both main opposition parties, after prolonged negotiations. Mr Soro also said a new electoral commission had been agreed which would be installed tomorrow. The previous government and commission had been sacked by Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo on 12th of this month, sparking anger and unrest across the country. On Monday at least three people were killed in the latest street protests. Addressing journalists after the announcement, Mr Soro said the opposition Ivory Coast Democratic Party (PDCI) and Rally of the Republicans (RDR) would have ministries in the new government.

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