Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is engulfed in violence as gunfire erupts amid coup rumors, leaving at least 33 dead and the government silent.
Reports from TELL Magazine and social media suggest a possible military uprising against President Alassane Ouattara’s administration, accused of corruption and foreign influence. Internet blackouts and media shutdowns have left the nation in an information vacuum.
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“President Ouattara’s whereabouts are unknown—some claim he’s arrested or dead,” tweeted Mehmet Vefa Dag, fueling speculation. The unrest mirrors past crises, including the 2017 mutiny and 2010 civil war, raising fears of another prolonged conflict.
Protesters accuse Ouattara of being a puppet of France and the U.S., with growing anger over AFRICOM’s presence. Embassies have issued emergency alerts, urging citizens to shelter as the crisis unfolds.
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