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Protests erupt in Côte d'Ivoire after opposition leaders blocked from election

Violence and arrests over the weekend have deepened political tensions in Côte d'Ivoire, after opposition supporters took to the streets to protest President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to run for a fourth term in October. Several opposition leaders have been barred from the race, and their parties say the arrests are…

Radio France Internationale

Ivory Coast Farmers Hope Tech Tempts Jaded Youth Back To Fields

Stopwatch in hand, dozens of Ivory Coast students raced against the clock to design robots for the farms of the future in the world's top cocoa-producing nation.

International Business Times

‘Thithi president!’: Supporters rally for banned Ivorian opposition hopeful

Tensions are rising in the country ahead of October polls, with many wary of a repeat of election violence seen in 2011.

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Côte d'Ivoire's Ouattara poised for fourth term bid as opposition pushes back

Côte d'Ivoire is preparing for a contentious presidential election in October as President Alassane Ouattara’s supporters rally for his likely re-election bid. Meanwhile, opposition groups are demanding a fairer contest and the reinstatement of barred candidates.

Radio France Internationale

Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?

Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.

Al Jazeera

Côte d’Ivoire judge rules main opponent out of presidential election

Tensions are rising in Côte d'Ivoire after a court ruled that opposition candidate Tidjane Thiam is not eligible to run in October’s presidential election because he lost his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen.

Radio France Internationale

What France loses by closing its military bases in Africa

Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on 31 December 2024 that all foreign military bases in his country would close by 2025. On the same day, the Ivorian president said France would hand over control of the Abidjan military base to his country’s army.

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Cote d'Ivoire announces French military exit after decades-long stay

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has announced that French forces will hand over control of their military base in Abidjan in January, continuing the former colonial power’s military exit from West Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Africa Foto Fair: ‘You don’t need to fly in somebody from outside to tell us about our own realities’

The annual exhibition, held in a working-class area of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is organised by photographer Aïda Muluneh, who is determined to tap into the continent’s creative potential

The Guardian - UK

Young Francophone Africans pack out poetry slams as region’s woes pile up

Resurgence of poetry culture among west African youth amid political instability, economic insecurity and jihadist threat

The Guardian - UK

Pope Looks To His Legacy In Creating 21 New Cardinals

Pope Francis will on Saturday create 21 new cardinals from five continents, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo and Abidjan -- many of whom may one day help choose his successor.

International Business Times

Benin vs Nigeria LIVE! AFCON 2025 qualifier result, match stream and latest updates today

Victor Osimhen nets a late equaliser with the Super Eagles already confirmed of a place at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025

Evening Standard

‘Africa in a glass’: Abidjan cocktail week mixes local flavours for global palates

Ivory Coast drinks festival aims to champion and change perceptions of alcohol made in the region

The Guardian - UK

Victims of toxic waste dump in Ivory Coast still seeking justice

It's an environmental tragedy with ongoing consequences in Ivory Coast. Back in 2006, the company Trafigura wanted to get rid of 500 cubic metres of toxic waste from the refining of petroleum products stored on its cargo ship Probo Koala. After three countries refused the ship, it finally unloaded its…

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ICoast Kicks Off First Vaccination Drive Against Malaria

In Abobo, a poor neighbourhood in Abidjan, dozens of women with babies strapped to their backs line up in front of nurses as Ivory Coast kicked off its first vaccination drive against malaria on Monday.

France 24

Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade: 'My art is a reflection of who I am'

In this edition we meet a true superstar from Nigeria – the sensational singer-songwriter Yemi Alade. A musical trailblazer since 2015, Yemi has captivated audiences worldwide with her incredible talent. Her music is a mixture of Afropop, highlife, dancehall, pop and R'n'B. We had the pleasure of meeting her during…

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Ivory Coast Faces Challenges With Urban Demolitions

Hundreds of homes demolished in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, leaving residents homeless. Government cites public health concerns, sparking outrage and protests.

International Business Times

Behind The Growth, Ivory Coast's Debt Fuels Debate

Abidjan's soaring Alassane Ouattara bridge lit up at night in the colours of the national flag is Ivory Coast's jewel in the crown after years of investment.

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Skin-whitening trend continues in Ivory Coast, despite ban

Eight years after a national ban on skin-whitening products came into force in Ivory Coast, the trend continues to boom despite its health risks. Half of Abidjan's women are known to engage in skin depigmentation, which can lead to serious health issues such as diabetes and hypertension. NGOs are denouncing…

International Business Times

Shady Bleaching Jabs Fuel Health Fears, Scams In W. Africa

In her quest for "fair skin", an Ivorian YouTuber recently visited a market stall in Abidjan to receive several injections promoted as containing whitening agents.

Radio France Internationale

'Festival of Laughter' in Abidjan celebrates African stand-up comedy

Comedians from across French-speaking Africa are in Abidjan this weekend for the ninth Festival of Laughter – an event that aims to promote stand-up comedy on the continent, with a hefty dose of self-mockery.

Al Jazeera

Ivory Coast people ‘deserve’ dramatic 2023 AFCON title win against Nigeria

The Ivory Coast complete their own tournament of comebacks to beat Nigeria 2-1 in the 2023 AFCON final in Abidjan.

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Nigeria vs Ivory Coast as it happened! How to watch AFCON final, live minute-by-minute updates, teams

Here's how to watch a Nigeria vs Ivory Coast live stream free online from anywhere — follow all the action here on our minute-by-minute from the AFCON final in Abidjan

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Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off

FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

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Stade d'Olembe tragedy families invited to AFCON final in Abidjan

Families of victims from the Stade d'Olembe tragedy have been invited to the Africa Cup of Nations final in Abidjan, according to CAF President Patrice Mot...

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