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Ivorian economist Brou nominated West Africa central bank governor

Ivorian economist Jean-Claude Brou, president of West Africa's main political bloc, has been nominated by Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara to be governor of the regional central bank, a source familiar with the matter said.

Reuters

Ivory Coast's wildlife enjoys rebirth thanks to nature reserve

Much of the wildlife in Ivory Coast has become virtually extinct after decades of heavy deforestation. But a nature reserve nestled in the centre of the country is doing its best to restore the region's fauna. In just over 20 years, the N’zi River Park has managed to recreate an…

France 24

Manchester United starlet Amad hits back at reports he refused Ivory Coast selection

Amad took to Instagram to deny suggestions he does not want to play for the national team.

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Harry Maguire: England boo boys won’t affect my relationship with fans

The Manchester United defender was jeered by some Three Lions supporters during the Ivory Coast friendly in March.

The Independent UK

Ivory Coast authorities build wall for endangered urban park

Authorities hope the protection efforts will help the park get listed among UNESCO’s world heritage sites.

Al Jazeera

Ivory Coast builds a wall to protect endangered urban park

Concerned about illegal logging and pollution in Banco National Park in Ivory Coast's commercial capital Abidjan, authorities are erecting a concrete perimeter wall that they hope will preserve its distinctive ecosystem.

Reuters

Mikel Arteta 'loses patience' with £25m Arsenal star as PSG reportedly offered transfer

Arsenal have reportedly offered Nicolas Pepe to PSG after losing patience with the Ivory Coast international

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Mother and Son review – moving immigrant drama goes from Ivory Coast to Paris

A son reflects on the struggles he faced with his brother and wayward mother after they moved to France from Africa, in a meditative coming-of-age story

The Guardian - UK

Cairo Hosts Int’l Conference on Confronting ‘Emerging Terrorist Organizations’

Egypt’s Interior Ministry, in collaboration with Interpol, is hosting Monday a workshop on confronting emerging terrorist organizations and phenomena in the Middle East and Africa. The workshop is hosted by the Egyptian Police Academy until May 25. The participating countries include Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why WRC trailblazer Mouton has no regrets over missed title bid

As the World Rally Championship celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend, the story of one of its trailblazers Michele Mouton, who cruelly missed out on a world title in 1982, continues to grab the spotlight. Having gone to the cusp of a historic title forty years ago, Mouton explains the…

Autosport

Some chocolate has a dark side to it – child labor

Chocolate makes for a perfect gift, a comforting snack and even a health food, thanks to its plentiful antioxidants. Rumor has it that it might even work as an aphrodisiac. It is no surprise, then, that the chocolate industry garners billions of dollars each year.

The Conversation

Morocco's oases threatened by desertification

In tonight's edition: As the COP15 conference in Ivory Coast continues to discuss the threat of desertification, researchers warn that human behaviour has left billions around the world facing water scarcity. Also, Nigeria's national petroleum companies agree to supply jet fuel to the country's airlines. Operators had been prepared to…

France 24

EU lawmakers call for pact on cocoa prices with Ivory Coast and Ghana

A group of European Union parliamentarians has asked the European Commission to open negotiations with Ivory Coast and Ghana to address low cocoa prices, it said in a letter.

Reuters

Wilfried Zaha starting to feel his age as Crystal Palace youngsters take flight

The Ivory Coast international struck his 14th goal of the season in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Watford

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Crystal Palace coach Patrick Vieira defends Wilfried Zaha following Kalvin Phillips’ diving claim

The Ivory Coast winger was the most fouled player on the pitch in Monday’s goalless draw at Selhurst Park

Reuters

How Africa is bearing the brunt of palm oil's perfect storm

Djeneba Belem's fried bean cake stall in Abidjan is a world away from the war raging in Ukraine. But her business is now at the mercy of an unexpected consequence: runaway palm oil prices.

Al Jazeera

Ivory Coast police seize record 2 tonnes of cocaine – worth $67m

Large cocaine seizures are rare but have become increasingly common along the West African Atlantic Coast.

Reuters

Ivory Coast police seize record cocaine haul, interior ministry says

Police in Ivory Coast have seized a record haul of more than 2 tonnes of pure cocaine with a street value of around 41 billion CFA francs ($67.7 million), the interior ministry said on Saturday.

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Ivory Coast president names a largely unchanged but slimmer government

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara appointed a slimmed-down government of 32 ministers on Wednesday, down from 41, keeping the same men at the head of the defence, finance and foreign affairs ministries but naming a new mines minister, according to a statement.

Al Jazeera

Ivory Coast: Achi reappointed PM, regional bank chief named VP

President Alassane Ouattara accepted the resignation of his entire cabinet last week ahead of a government reshuffle.

Reuters

Achi reappointed PM of Ivory Coast after resigning last week

Patrick Achi has been reappointed as prime minister of Ivory Coast after he resigned from the post last week, Senate President Jeannot Ahoussou-Kouadio told a joint session of parliament on Tuesday.

Reuters

Ivory Coast leader names central banker Kone as new vice president

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has named Tiemoko Meyliet Kone, currently governor of the West African central bank, as vice president, he told parliament on Tuesday.

Irish Mirror

Everyone saying the same thing about Conor McGregor over latest Instagram post

The UFC star shared a picture of himself wearing boxing gloves and a groin guard in the colours of the Irish flag

Daily Mirror

Mystery shipwreck captured on camera after decades being ravaged by time

Hugo Healy, 25, from Hove, East Sussex, flew his drone through The Telamon which sank in 1981 while carrying tropical tree trunks from the Ivory Coast to Greece

France 24

Floods kill more than 300 people in South Africa as search for missing continues

At least 306 people have been killed in flooding around Durban in South Africa. On a visit to the stricken city, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the devastation as a "catastrophe of enormous proportions". Also, Amnesty International accuses Mali of stalling war crimes and abuse investigations. And after the French city…

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