Ivory coast loses PM

The Ivorian government has confirmed the death of Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly.

He died at the age of 61 in the capital Abidjan.

The deceased returned home last week after a two-month absence during which period he was receiving medical treatment in France.

Coulibaly is a close ally of Allasane Ouattara and has held the prime minister portfolio since 2017.

He was the presidential candidate of the ruling rally of Republicans Party in upcoming polls meant to choose a new president as incumbent A. Ouattara leaves office after two terms.

The party elected him as flag bearer in March 2020 for the October polls