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Côte d’Ivoire – One year after the presidential election held on 25 October 2025, families of victims in the village of Nahio in the Haut‑Sassandra region continue to demand answers about the violence that occurred in the election’s aftermath. On the night of the election, four people were killed during clashes in Nahio, a village that has long been a stronghold of former president Laurent Gbagbo, who was ineligible to run in the 2025 contest. The deaths were reported as part of the broader unrest that followed the announcement of the election results. In the weeks that followed, the Ivorian justice system announced investigations into the incidents. However, as of this year, the case remains at a standstill, with no significant progress reported. Families of the deceased have expressed frustration that the investigations have stalled and that justice has not yet been served. On 30 and 31 October, the Bété community of Nahio laid their dead to rest. Four graves were dug side by side, and the burial ceremony was carried out by local residents. The community’s mourning underscores the lasting impact of the violence on the village. The incident in Nahio is one of several reports of electoral violence across the country during the 2025 campaign. While the government has pledged to investigate all such incidents, the lack of tangible outcomes has led to growing calls for accountability from civil society and the families affected. Article source: JeuneAfrique | Image credit: JeuneAfrique
Côte d’Ivoire – One year after the presidential election held on 25 October 2025, families of victims in the village of Nahio in the Haut‑Sassandra region continue to demand answers about the violence that occurred in the election’s aftermath. On the night of the election, four people were killed during clashes in Nahio, a village that has long been a stronghold of former president Laurent Gbagbo, who was ineligible to run in the 2025 contest. The deaths were reported as part of the broader unrest that followed the announcement of the election results. In the weeks that followed, the Ivorian justice system announced investigations into the incidents. However, as of this year, the case remains at a standstill, with no significant progress reported. Families of the deceased have expressed frustration that the investigations have stalled and that justice has not yet been served. On 30 and 31 October, the Bété community of Nahio laid their dead to rest. Four graves were dug side by side, and the burial ceremony was carried out by local residents. The community’s mourning underscores the lasting impact of the violence on the village. The incident in Nahio is one of several reports of electoral violence across the country during the 2025 campaign. While the government has pledged to investigate all such incidents, the lack of tangible outcomes has led to growing calls for accountability from civil society and the families affected.
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