African Union tribunal dismisses appeal from Ivory Coast opposition figures

Laurent Gbagbo, former Ivory Coast President, had his appeal dismissed by the African Union’s human rights court on Thursday. The court’s decision comes as Mr. Gbagbo strives to overturn conviction for crimes linked to the nation’s civil war, a requirement necessary to be eligible for participation in the upcoming presidential election in his country.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20250627-african-union-court-denies-ivory-coast-opposition-leaders-petition