Ivorian President Bédié's Secret Ties to Castel Group

The former president of Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bédié, secretly held shares in Solibra, a leading alcoholic beverage company and a subsidiary of the French Castel Group, through offshore companies. A ‘World’ newspaper investigation has revealed this connection for the first time. This raises questions about his business dealings and potential influence.

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