The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency

Former Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo, known as the "iron lady," has transitioned from hiding to announcing her run for president, aiming to "modernize" Ivory Coast. Once the power behind her ex-husband Laurent as the first lady, Gbagbo has faced a criminal conviction and divorce but emerges as a fierce presidential candidate. With a turbulent political history, including imprisonment and a civil war, Gbagbo now seeks to lead Ivory Coast, offering a promise of progress and prosperity if elected, in a country where women are underrepresented in national leadership.