I had the honour of attending a memorial mass for the late Ivorian President Henri Konan Bedie.
It was a privilege to pay my last respects, in the company of President Alhassane Ouattara, to a leader who played a significant role in the history of Cote d'Ivoire.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, President Bedie.