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Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, already engaged in coordinating their cocoa policies, are looking to involve Nigeria and Cameroon in a common approach. The goal: to better defend the income of African producers against the fluctuations of the global market. African cocoa is back at the center of an economic battle. A summit dedicated to creating […]
The Ivorian government presented a heavy report on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, regarding the severe weather affecting the country since the beginning of the rainy season. At the end of the Cabinet meeting held in Abidjan, government spokesman Amadou Coulibaly announced 59 deaths related to torrential rains and flooding. This report comes as Côte d’Ivoire […]
The Ivory Coast takes on Norway this Tuesday in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The official line-ups have been announced. The Ivory Coast is facing Norway this Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, as part of the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The […]
Candidates for the 2026 Baccalauréat in Côte d’Ivoire will find out their fate on Monday, July 6. The national announcement of results is expected to start at 2 PM, following a session that mobilized over 329,000 candidates across the territory. The wait is entering its final stretch for BAC 2026 candidates in Côte d’Ivoire. After […]
Impressed by the performance of Côte d’Ivoire, Zlatan Ibrahimović believes that the Elephants have what it takes to challenge the favorites during the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. The former Swedish international sees the Ivorian team as one of the squads to watch closely. The former glory of Swedish football, Zlatan Ibrahimović, thinks […]
Thanks to a valuable victory against Curaçao (2-0), Ivory Coast has secured its qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Led by a double from Nicolas Pépé, the Elephants finish second in their group and join Morocco and South Africa in the next round. Ivory Coast has become the third African […]
A 48-year-old teacher lost her life in a fire that occurred on the night of Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast. The tragedy took place at her home, located in the Barouhio neighborhood. According to information reported by the Ivorian press, the victim had sent her children on vacation […]
The Bouaké prosecutor announced on Thursday, June 19, 2026, a new development in the investigation opened after the arrest of a man found in possession of a child’s body. According to the prosecutor, the number of presumed victims is now reported to be five, while a second suspect, described as a traditional healer, has been […]
Alloui Brou Jacques, former deputy mayor of Koumassi, was arrested near Grand-Bassam after two weeks of searches related to the controversial demolitions in the Campement neighborhood. Wanted since the statement from the prosecutor of Abidjan-Plateau, he is being charged with allegations of willful destruction of property, disturbance of public order, and real estate fraud. Alloui […]
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the highly anticipated match against Germany at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into Canada. The Ivorian Football Federation cites a lack of administrative permissions, while the player, named in an investigation in France over match-fixing suspicions, remains presumed innocent. Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the […]
A violent fire broke out during the night of June 17 to 18, 2026, at the China Mall in Koumassi, Abidjan, before spreading to the nearby Fer Ivoire company. Military firefighters were mobilized to control the blaze, the causes of which remain unknown. A major fire broke out on the night of Wednesday, June 17 […]
Côte d’Ivoire has expressed its willingness to resume joint operations with Mali and Burkina Faso in the fight against terrorism. This opening comes after diplomatic initiatives undertaken by Benin towards the countries of the Sahel States Alliance. Côte d’Ivoire says it is ready to resume security cooperation with Mali and Burkina Faso. The Ivorian Minister […]
A shooting that occurred in a hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, resulted in one death and one injury near the hotel where the Ivorian national team is staying during the 2026 World Cup. The Ivorian Football Federation assures that the Elephants have not been affected and are continuing their preparation in a secure environment. A shooting […]
Ivory Coast kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Ecuador on Sunday in Philadelphia, in a match that is already crucial for qualification in Group E. Returning to the World Cup after a twelve-year absence, the Elephants under Emerse Faé are eager to confirm their recent momentum and finally aim for their first qualification […]
Two demolition operations carried out in early June 2026 in Abidjan have reignited the controversy over evictions in the Ivorian economic capital. In Vridi 3, the Autonomous District invokes urban sanitation and risk prevention. In Koumassi, a private operation conducted in the name of Alloui Brou Jacques triggered a strong reaction from the public prosecutor, […]
Pascal Affi N’Guessan accuses the Ivorian government of failing to address the root causes of the recurring floods in Abidjan. For the former Prime Minister, the visible investments in bridges and large structures have overshadowed the maintenance of drainage systems, waste management, and stormwater evacuation infrastructure. Former Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan called into question […]
Rémy Rioux, former director general of the French Development Agency, is expected to become the next ambassador of France in Côte d’Ivoire, according to Africa Intelligence. This choice, still subject to approval by Ivorian authorities, comes at a time when Abidjan is establishing itself as Paris’s main support point in West Africa and the PDCI […]
After several experiences in assistant roles, Yaya Touré is set to take a major step in his transition. The former star of Manchester City will take the reins of Slovan Bratislava and begin his first adventure as head coach. Yaya Touré is about to open a new chapter in his career. According to Sky Sports, […]
Evictions in Vridi 3, KDS trial for a presumed fraud case of over 10 billion FCFA, ongoing waste crisis in Abidjan: three sensitive issues dominate Ivorian news. Amid social urgency, economic justice, and public hygiene, Ivorian authorities are facing increasing pressure. Three key reports mark the Ivorian press this Thursday, June 4. The autonomous District […]
The criminal court of Abidjan sentenced the influencer Apoutchou National to three years in prison and his associate Lionel PCS to five years on Tuesday in a money laundering case arising from a viral video showing bundles of cash. Both men also received a fine of 264 million CFA francs each, while their lawyers still […]
The Ivorian Minister of Sanitation, Amédé Koffi Kouakou, has given private operators 72 hours to clean up Abidjan, which is facing a resurgence of garbage deposits in several neighborhoods. This injunction comes as the economic capital produces more than 5,000 tons of waste per day, and the rainy season exacerbates health and flooding risks. The […]
Côte d’Ivoire recorded a national success rate of 85.76% in the CEPE 2026, with 512,106 admitted out of 597,171 candidates present. Despite a slight decline of 0.82 points compared to 2025, the number of students admitted has increased in absolute terms, confirming the high dynamic of the Ivorian primary cycle after four consecutive sessions above […]
Ivory Coast confirms its rising industrial power on the African continent. According to the 2025 edition of the Industrialization Index in Africa published by the African Development Bank, the country ranks 10th in Africa for the period 2010-2024, with a score of 0.6173 out of 1. Abidjan thus outperforms Nigeria and Ghana, two economic heavyweights […]
With a nominal GDP expected to exceed 100 billion dollars by 2026, Côte d’Ivoire is confirming its status as the leading economic power in UEMOA. Driven by cocoa processing, the rise of hydrocarbons, port infrastructure, and steady growth, it is establishing itself as the industrial locomotive of French-speaking West Africa. However, behind this spectacular trajectory […]
