Ivory Coast PM dies of cancer in Germany
By ANI | Published: March 11, 2021 03:10 AM2021-03-11T03:10:11+5:302021-03-11T03:20:13+5:30
Hamed Bakayoko, the prime minister of Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), died in Germany on Wednesday after a battle with cancer, the president of the western African nation said.
Ivory Coast PM dies of cancer in Germany
Hamed Bakayoko, the prime minister of Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), died in Germany on Wednesday after a battle with cancer, the president of the western African nation said.
"Our country is in mourning. It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of prime minister Hamed Bakayoko... this Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Germany due to cancer," Alassane Ouattara tweeted.
Ouattara said the 56-year-old politician served the nation with dedication and was a great statesman and a model for the youth. He extended condolences to Bakayoko's family. (/Sputnik)
( With inputs from ANI )
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