The Latest Breaking News from Ivory Coast

Eric Bailly joins Marseille on loan from Manchester United

The PA news agency understands the deal includes an obligation for Marseille to buy the Ivory Coast international

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Transfer roundup: Nice in talks over loan for Arsenal’s Pépé and West Ham target Vanaken

Nice are in talks with Arsenal over a deal to sign Nicolas Pépé on a season-long loan just three years after the Ivory Coast forward joined for a club-record fee of £72m

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

Wilfried Zaha transfer claim made after Crystal Palace star's performance against Aston Villa

Wilfried Zaha scored twice as Crystal Palace picked up their first win of the season in the Premier League, with the Ivory Coast international on target against Aston Villa

Football London · Aug 23, 2022

Ivory Coast president pardons predecessor Gbagbo to boost "social cohesion"

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Saturday said he had offered a presidential pardon to longtime rival Laurent Gbagbo, as part of a reconciliation drive with his predecessors ahead of elections in 2025.

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022

Thane: West Africa national held with drugs worth Rs 24 lakh

THANE: A 27-year-old West Africa national has been arrested by the Thane crime branch who seized 60 grams of cocaine worth Rs 24 lakh from his possession. The accused has been identified as Koffi Charles, a native of Ivory Coast.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

West Ham agree transfer fee with Burnley to sign Maxwel Cornet that may end Filip Kostic pursuit

West Ham United have agreed a fee with Championship club Burnley to sign versatile Ivory Coast international Maxwel Cornet that could lead to the end of the Hammers' interest in Filip Kostic

Football London · Aug 4, 2022

Mali junta expels UN peacekeeping mission spokesman over tweets

Mali's military government on Wednesday ordered the spokesman of the United Nations peacekeeping mission MINUSMA to leave the country within 72 hours over Tweets about a diplomatic incident with Ivory Coast that has soured relations with the U.N.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

Ivory Coast’s controversial polygamy bill: All you need to know

The bill to make polygyny legal in the West African state has sparked a debate online and offline over women’s rights.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022

Ivorian bill that would legalise polygamy for men earns the ire of women’s groups

A proposed bill at the Ivorian parliament that would legalise polygamy – but only for men – has prompted strong reactions from women's rights advocates, which have dubbed it a step back in the fight for equality. Polygamy is prohibited in many parts of the world but remains widespread in…

France 24 · Jul 19, 2022

Vincent Kompany gives Nottingham Forest transfer hope with key comments

Nottingham Forest are one of three Premier League clubs interested in keeping the Ivory Coast international in the top flight alongside Everton and Newcastle United

Nottingham Post · Jul 16, 2022