French troops to leave Cote D’Ivoire on April 11

6, 2011 15:20 Moscow Time

Francois Baroin. Photo: EPA

The French contingent will withdraw from Cote D’Ivoire on the night of April 11, French government spokesman Francois Baroin has announced.

Baroin did not comment on earlier reports that talks with rebel President Laurent Gbagbo had fallen through.

Earlier on Tuesday, Gbagbo denied reports that he plans to hand power over to Alassane Outtara, once again saying that he won the December presidential elections.