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Less than two weeks before the October 25 presidential election, the two main Ivorian opposition parties, the Parti démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) led by Tidjane Thiam and the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) led by Laurent Gbagbo, announced on Sunday, October 12, a mobilisation “every day ” until a political dialogue […]
With less than two weeks until the presidential election on October 25, 2025, the political climate is heating up in Côte d’Ivoire. In this tense context, the Honorary Consulate of Benin in Abidjan published, on Sunday October 12, a communiqué urging its nationals to exercise caution, restraint and neutrality. The message is directed to the […]
L’ancien maire du Plateau et vice-président du PDCI-RDA, Noël Akossi Bendjo, a échappé de justesse à une tentative d’arrestation dans la nuit du samedi 11 au dimanche 12 octobre 2025. Selon le site d’information Afriksoir qui cite des sources proches du parti, des individus cagoulés ont pris d’assaut son domicile à Abidjan, défonçant le portail […]
The Ivorian fact-checking platform Alertes 100 denied, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the information circulating on social media claiming there were deaths during the opposition march in Abidjan. “Beware of disinformation! Several posts claim there was live gunfire and people killed following the demonstrations of October 11, 2025. This information is completely unfounded”, the platform […]
The march announced by the Joint Opposition Front, bringing together PPA-CI and PDCI-RDA, ended in several arrests this Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Abidjan. Despite the formal ban issued by the prefect of Abidjan, supporters of both political parties tried to defy the measure, prompting intervention by security forces. At a press briefing, the Minister […]
Abidjan came alive on the night of October 10–11, 2025 at the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët for the grand evening of the International Prize for Urban Music and Coupé-Décalé (Primud). In front of an audience made up of artists, producers and fans, rapper Rahim Bakayoko, aka Himra, made an impression by winning five major […]
Jean-Louis Billon, candidate in the Ivorian presidential election of October 25, 2025, expressed his disappointment at the absence of several prominent political figures, including Laurent Gbagbo, Tidjane Thiam, Charles Blé Goudé and Pascal Affi N’Guessan. According to him, these absences reduce the diversity necessary for democratic debate. In an interview with Le Point Afrique, the […]
Find out the results of the matches played this afternoon across Africa, part of the 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues this Friday, with several matches played across African pitches. In Group B, Senegal and DR Congo continue their head-to-head battle. Respectively first […]
The march announced by the Ivorian Opposition United Front (PDCI – PPA-CI), scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Abidjan, has been banned throughout the Abidjan department. The decision stems from a prefectural decree signed by senior prefect Andjou Koua. According to Article One of the document, “any march is prohibited on October 11, 2025 […]
The PDCI–PPA-CI Joint Front confirmed it will hold its civic march this Saturday, October 11, in Abidjan, despite the uncertainties and restrictions announced by the authorities. The information was released in a statement signed by the movement’s spokesperson, Me Habiba Touré. Jointly led by Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam, whose candidacies were rejected by the […]
The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) officially opened the campaign for the presidential election on 25 October 2025 this Friday, October 10 at midnight, its president Ibrahime Kuibiert Coulibaly announced. For fourteen days, the five candidates in the running, Alassane Ouattara, Jean-Louis Billon, Simone Gbagbo, Henriette Lagou and Ahoua Don Mello, will hold public meetings and […]
In Ivory Coast, the president of the Pan-African Congress for Justice and Equality of Peoples (COJEP), Charles Blé Goudé, filed a complaint for “death threats” with the public prosecutor at the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The move was made on Thursday by his lawyer, Me Serge Ouraga, according to sources close to the case. […]
The presidential campaign is entering a decisive phase. The candidate of the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Alassane Ouattara, will present his policy platform this Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire. Announced by the Direction centrale de la communication de campagne (DCC-COM), this event is aimed […]
Nigerian group Dangote Cement has officially launched its operations in Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory, under the leadership of Serge Gbotta, Managing Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire. Located in Attingué, about thirty kilometres from Abidjan, the new plant covers 50 hectares and has […]
During a debate broadcast on the NCI channel, Ivorian economist Moustapha Fofana said that international crises, notably those in Ukraine and Gaza, justified President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to seek a new term as head of state. On July 29, when announcing his candidacy — since validated on September 8 by the Constitutional Council — for […]
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) reminded on Monday of the strict ban on publishing or circulating vote estimates before the presidential election scheduled for October 25. Offenders face sanctions. In its statement, the CEI cites Article 39 of the Electoral Code: “It is forbidden for any person or entity not authorized to […]
The Conference of Chairmen of Boards of Directors, regulatory authorities and supervisory boards of public companies reaffirmed on Tuesday its support for outgoing President Alassane Ouattara. Gathered at the RHDP headquarters in Cocody, Rue Lepic, its members expressed their commitment through a ceremony that was both modest and symbolic. Led by their president Gnizako Antoine […]
Côte d’Ivoire has reacted to the latest accusations from the Burkinabé president, who accuses it of colluding with armed groups to weaken Ouagadougou. Through its spokesman, Abidjan flatly rejects these allegations and is asking for proof. For several months, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has maintained that Côte d’Ivoire serves as a rear base for the jihadist […]
Discover the matches on the schedule this Tuesday, part of the UFOA B U17 Cup 2025 semi-finals. The U17 UFOA B tournament semi-finals kick off this Tuesday with two promising fixtures at the Charles-Konan-Banny Stadium. At 3:00 PM GMT, Ivory Coast, top of Group A, will face Burkina Faso, its runner-up. In the evening, at […]
The group-stage draw for the U17 Women’s World Cup has been carried out by FIFA. A draw that was not kind to the African teams. The African teams participating in the final tournament of the 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup now know their fate. The group-stage draw has been made, and it showed no mercy […]
Scheduled from September 20 to October 3 in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, the full schedule for the final phase of the UFOA B U17 tournament has been published by the organizers. Qualifying for the U17 AFCON, the UFOA B U17 competition will take place in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, from September 20 to October 3. Seven West […]
Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens will face Ivory Coast’s ASEC Mimosas in the final of the UFOA-B Women’s Champions League. Both teams secured their spots in the decisive clash after winning their semi-final matches on Tuesday. The Nigerians came from behind to edge Burkina Faso’s USFA 2-1 in a hard-fought battle. After conceding in the 2nd minute […]
The president of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), Tidjane Thiam, intends to remain in the race for the presidential election scheduled for October 2025. After obtaining his certificate of nationality on Thursday, August 21, his candidacy file was officially submitted on Sunday, August 24 to the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) by a party […]
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara officially filed, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, his candidacy for the October presidential election. A long-awaited confirmation that opens the way to a fourth consecutive term, despite persistent political tensions in the country. Alassane Ouattara puts an end to the suspense. In a televised address broadcast on July 29, the 83-year-old […]
