« There was a lack of greatness »: Simone Gbagbo reflects on the June 17, 2021 scene

On June 17, 2021, Laurent Gbagbo returned to Abidjan after over ten years in exile, an event marked by a notable scene at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Airport where Simone Gbagbo attempted to approach him. Laurent Gbagbo gestured to push her away, reflecting their already separated relationship, as he had filed for divorce a few days after his return. Simone Gbagbo now describes that day as lacking in greatness and difficult to talk about, calling the scene damaging five years later.