There’s been a lot of clashes in the Ivory Coast as the country gears up for elections on the 31st of October. A house belonging to one of the presidential candidates was set alight with some reports suggesting that supporters of President Alassane Ouattara were behind the attack. Last week Ivorians living in South Africa vowed to intensify their call for President Ouattara not to contest that country's polls for a third term. Commentators are also worried about the return of former President Laurent Gbagbo. Let’s speak now to someone tasked with the responsibility of engaging with the Ivorian diaspora..
Guest: Issiaka Konate – Director General for Ivorians Oversees