Ivory Coast vote for constitution

Abidjan - The Ivory Coast headed for a Yes vote yesterday in its referendum on a new constitution to underpin a return to civilian…

Abidjan - The Ivory Coast headed for a Yes vote yesterday in its referendum on a new constitution to underpin a return to civilian rule, partial results showed.

Officials said results from 19 of the 58 administrative areas showed 80 per cent of valid votes in favour of the proposed constitution.

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