Raila Odinga: The diplomat many didn't know

Late on January 16, 2011, in Abidjan’s Presidential Palace, Prime Minister Raila Odinga and three of us aides sat across a long table from Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and his top generals, led by the powerful Army Chief of the General Staff, Gen. Philippe Mangou.The meeting was not going well.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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