ABIDJAN, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday appointed a new national mediator to strengthen mechanisms for resolving disputes, according to the presidency.
Gaoussou Toure, a close ally of Ouattara, was appointed mediator of the republic, replacing Adama Toungara.
The mediator is tasked with settling disputes and conflicts through mediation based on fairness, common sense, customs and social norms, without prejudice to the laws and regulations in force. ■