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Former Ivorian minister Louis André Dacoury-Tabley dies in Abidjan

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Former Ivorian minister Louis André Dacoury-Tabley died on 17 October 2026 in Abidjan after a long illness, a family source confirmed. Founder of the Gagnoa Peace and Development Contact Group, he worked to prevent crises and promote reconciliation after the post-election crisis, according to AIP.

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