Thiam in 'remote work', Gbagbo abandoned by his strongholds and bloody drama in Abobo

The PDCI faces criticism over Tidjane Thiam's prolonged absence, described as remote management. Meanwhile, the regions of Mé and Agnéby-Tiassa are breaking away from Gbagbo, while a member of his camp, Ahoua Don Mello, rebels. Economically, the Ivorian Treasury announces a 16% increase in revenues, but Côte d'Ivoire continues to spend over 600 billion annually on rice imports.