Ivory Coast
Our revelations on Ouattara's new team

Téné Birahima Ouattara, known as 'Photocopy'.
Téné Birahima Ouattara, known as 'Photocopy'. © Téné Birahima Ouattara/Facebook
In the upcoming government reshuffle, the president's younger brother will keep the defence portfolio, which he has held since 8 March. The names of all 35 ministers comprising Ouattara's new team will be revealed over the next few days. [...]
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