Former Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bédié Dies at 89

Former Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bedie, a prominent figure in Ivorian politics for decades, has passed away at the age of 89. Bedie served as the country's second president from 1993 until his ouster in a military coup in 1999. He was known for promoting the concept of "ivoirite," which exacerbated tensions between native Ivorians and foreign workers. Despite his loss in the 2020 elections, Bedie remained active in politics until his death. The cause of his death is currently unknown.