The government of Laurent Gbagbo, one of the two presidents announced the Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan announced the dismissal of ambassadors of Great Britain and Canada, Thursday, Jan. 6. These decisions were taken "under the principle of reciprocity governing diplomatic relations," said a statement read by spokesman of the government, Ahoua Don Mello, on state television RTI.Britain and Canada had withdrawn in late December accreditation of ambassadors in their countries Ivorian appointed by Laurent Gbagbo and indicated they would recognize the representatives appointed by his rival Alassane Ouattara, President recognized by the international community. France, leading international efforts to get the departure of Mr Gbagbo's power, had, meanwhile, indicated late December that the approval process was underway for the new ambassador in Paris appointed by Mr.
Ouattara Kipré replacing Pierre, a close associate of outgoing president.
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