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Ivory Coast: six PDCI officials summoned by justice

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The Democratic Party of Ivory Coast says six of its officials have been summoned before the eighth investigating chamber of the Abidjan Court of First Instance between 15 and 23 October 2026. The party is asking ECOWAS, the African Union and the UN to monitor the proceedings, according to its statement.

The Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI-RDA) asked ECOWAS, the African Union and the United Nations to monitor proceedings involving six of its officials summoned before the eighth investigating chamber of the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The party made the request in a statement published on Saturday 17 October 2026.

According to the PDCI-RDA, the summonses were issued on Thursday 15 October and the hearings are to take place between 15 and 23 October. Some refer to the court’s anti-terrorism section. The party called on international organisations to act in favour of respect for freedoms and appeasement.

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