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On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, President Laurent Gbagbo received a delegation from the African Union at his private residence in Abidjan. Led by His Excellency Mr. Mamad Salet, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chad, this mission is part of the preparations for the presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025, in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming […]
In a lengthy speech delivered to his supporters, Tidjane Thiam vigorously responded to attacks from the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), particularly on the issue of his nationality. Without mincing words, the PDCI president denounced the accusations against him and made a harsh indictment of the current governance in Côte d’Ivoire. Having […]
Some billiards here, some photos taken with a few curious women there, some food (hoping to gain a few pounds)… In short, Manadja Confirmé seems to be taking it easy in the United States. But behind this apparent dolce vita lies a new reality: that of an artist temporarily reinventing himself in a completely different […]
Éric Didia, a famous host affectionately nicknamed “Roro,” passed away on the night of Thursday, June 5 to Friday, June 6, 2025, in a clinic in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A familiar figure of Ivorian radio and television has passed away on the night of June 5 to 6, 2025. Host Éric Didia, better known by […]
Excluded from the list of candidates selected for the upcoming presidential election by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo strongly reacted before his supporters. During a rally, he denounced an “insult” to his honor and an obvious attempt at political exclusion. At 80, he refuses to be marginalized. “A list was […]
The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) made public this Wednesday the final electoral list for the presidential election on October 25, 2025. A decision that caused a political earthquake: Tidjane Thiam, Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Blé Goudé, and Guillaume Soro are definitively excluded, removed for judicial or administrative reasons. Tidjane Thiam, president of the PDCI, had his […]
A few months before the presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for October 2025, Tidjane Thiam’s participation remains surrounded by uncertainties. While his popularity within public opinion and his roots in the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) are undeniable, legal and political obstacles are currently slowing his path towards candidacy. Since his return to […]
Marie-José, 82 years old, a retired French woman, left France to live with a young Ivorian man, 28, met on Facebook, suspected to be a scammer. Since September 2024, when she arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, she claims to be living a love story, while her family denounces emotional fraud that emptied her bank accounts. […]
Simone Gbagbo, former First Lady and spokesperson for CAP-CI, made an important request to President Alassane Ouattara concerning the 2025 presidential election. Four months before the presidential election, political tension is rising in Côte d’Ivoire. This weekend, the Coalition for Peaceful Alternation (CAP-CI) gathered tens of thousands of supporters in Abidjan. Led by Simone Gbagbo, […]
On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 25, 2025, a video posted by Ivorian artist Kley Saley sent shockwaves through social media. In the midst of celebrations honoring motherhood, the singer shared a controversial message laced with hatred toward women. “I never wish women a happy Mother’s Day. I never do. And women, I don’t like them. […]
The Guinean law firm Thiam & Associés, operating in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is under legal scrutiny for allegedly practicing law without authorization. The firm stands accused of violating the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) regulation on the free movement and establishment of lawyers within the community. The Ivory Coast Bar Association has publicly […]
In an emotional interview with Média Prime, Ivorian singer Claire Bahi opened up about the painful loss of her mother, who she believes would still be alive today if not for the tragic circumstances that took her too soon. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Claire Bahi shared a deeply moving testimony during an appearance on […]
Ivorian singer Josey has opened up about why her partner, former footballer Serey Dié, doesn’t want her dancing Mapouka in public. The popular artist recently addressed a question that has intrigued many of her fans: why she no longer performs the traditional Ivorian Mapouka dance. Appearing on Life Week-end, Josey candidly shared the reason behind […]
Ivorian pastor Camille Makosso has addressed Beninese comedian and singer Axel Merryl following a recent comment made about his daughter, Kimi Makosso. In a short video posted on TikTok, the pastor responded firmly, accusing Merryl of attempting to exploit his daughter for media clout. For several days now, a controversy has been brewing online between […]
Following his re-election at the PDCI-RDA’s extraordinary congress, Tidjane Thiam expressed his gratitude to party members and supporters for their unwavering mobilization and commitment, which he described as key to the success of the event. In his message, Thiam emphasized the historical significance of the PDCI in Ivory Coast’s political landscape. Reinstated as party president […]
A devastating road accident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, around 9 p.m., just past the town of Kanawolo. According to preliminary reports from the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP), the crash left four people dead and 60 injured, including 12 in critical condition. Eyewitnesses said the incident began with a collision between […]
A shocking revelation on Ivorian television has caused a stir on social media after a gospel singer admitted to having had sexual relations inside a church. The confession was made during the broadcast of Le Vrai Match on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, on LIFE TV, a popular channel in Ivory Coast. The guest, a gospel […]
Ivorian influencer Eudoxie Yao has opened up about her split from Guinean artist Grand P, shedding light on the tensions that led to the end of their high-profile relationship. During an interview on the Ivorian television channel La3, the social media star spoke candidly about a once-celebrated romance that turned toxic. “It’s over between us. […]
Cheick Tidjane Thiam was re-elected president of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) on Wednesday during the party’s 9th extraordinary congress held in Abidjan. The former CEO of Crédit Suisse secured a resounding 5,190 votes out of 5,202 valid ballots cast, achieving 99.77% of the vote in an election marked […]
Ivorian rapper Didi B, formerly of the group Kiff No Beat, has broken his silence on the long-rumored tensions between him and fellow Ivorian rap heavyweight Suspect 95. In an exclusive interview with journalist Paola Audrey, the artist offered rare and candid insight into a relationship that once seemed rooted in mutual respect, but ultimately […]
Angelo Kabila, president of the Ivorian Music Producers Association (APRODEMCI), recently shared his views on three leading figures in Ivorian rap during a guest appearance on the show Showchaud. As part of a playful yet revealing segment, he was asked to choose which artist he would produce, manage, or block—between Didi B, Himra, and Suspect […]
In Ivory Coast, the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy has released the official fuel price structure for the period of May 1 to 31, 2025. The announcement, issued by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, applies nationwide, including in the district of Abidjan. For the third consecutive month, fuel prices at the pump remain unchanged. […]
On Monday, April 28, 2025, the French Senate unanimously approved a bill authorizing the restitution of the Djidji Ayokwê Talking Drum to Ivory Coast. The decision was warmly welcomed by Françoise Remarck, Ivorian Minister of Culture and Francophonie. The next step will be approval by the French National Assembly, which will pave the way for […]
In Ivory Coast, the summons issued to MP Bredoumy Kouassi Soumaïla, spokesperson for the PDCI-RDA party, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Abidjan police headquarters, has been officially canceled. “The summons addressed to the Honorable Bredoumy Kouassi Soumaïla Traoré has been canceled,” stated a document signed by MP Simon Doho, president of the […]
