The sudden upsurge in violence last weekend in Abidjan, the commercial capital, has died down again. No one knows why. No one knows who the perpetrators are. They carry no uniform and bear no insignia.
Shops and cafes areonce againopenlate, celebratorygunfirehasdied down, concerts are held in Tripoli'sMartyr'sSquare, known as GreenSquare under previous management.