Ivory Coast rebels seize third town
Ivory Coast rebels have seized a third town in the west of the African country, forces loyal to disputed incumbent Laurent Gbabgo said yesterday, adding that reinforcements were on the way to try and take it back.
Ivory Coast rebels said on Sunday they had captured the western town of Toulepleu from pro-Gbabgo forces and allied militias, continuing a march south that threatens to reignite civil war in the West African state.