Burkina Faso: Macron vows to break ‘Françafrique’ ties, create 450 million jobs in Africa
France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told youths in Burkina Faso that he belonged to a new generation of French leaders who want to break with France’s past politics with its former colonies known as the “francafrique.” The 39-year-old leader who was on a visit to Burkina Faso, part of a tour leading him also […]
Morocco Supports Social, Economic Projects in Côte d’Ivoire
Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire are bound by an enduring alliance underpinned by south-south cooperation and a co-development approach. The visit paid by King Mohammed VI to Abidjan, which started on Sunday, is reflective of the keen interest attached by the two leaders to overseeing the social and economic development projects launched in Côte d’Ivoire with […]
French President starts first African tour
President Emmanuel Macron of France is starting his first African tour on Monday, with a first stop in Burkina Faso, the French presidency said in a statement. The French head of state will later on visit Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana in an effort to revitalize his country’s image on the continent and boost its ties […]
Morocco’s King to attend 5th EU-Africa Summit
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, who is expected in Côte d’Ivoire this Sunday (November 26), will participate in the fifth African Union-European Union summit scheduled to be held in Abidjan November 29-30. The announcement came in a statement released Sunday by the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery. The Monarch’s participation in the summit will be […]
Libya: Côte d’Ivoire repatriates 155 migrants after CNN footage sparks outrage
Some 155 Ivorian migrants in Libya have been flown back home on Monday night, visibly tired but relieved to be in their homeland, local media reported. The migrants will benefit from reintegration programs sponsored by the European economic aid, AFP reported. These 155 migrants are part of a group of 595 in total that the […]
Mauritius tops 2017 Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance
Mauritius remains the top ranking country in overall governance in Africa, Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) revealed this week. According to latest governance index published by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, the Indian Ocean Island tops the list as the best governed African nation, for the fifth successive year. From a total of 53 […]
Côte d’Ivoire eyes about 400,000 tons of cotton this year
Côte d’Ivoire’s Cotton and Cashew Council on Thursday announced that the West African nation is expecting to harvest about 400,000 tons of cotton this year, an increase of 60,000 tons compared to the previous season. According to the head of the council, the forecast is based on the good rainfall and better government support through […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Trial of Laurent Gbagbo’s son Michel postponed
The trial of Michel Gbagbo, the son of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, accused of broadcasting “fake news” has been postponed on Friday, local media reports. The 47-year-old was charged in May along with the general manager of influential news portal koaci.com, Laurent Despas, for announcing the disappearance of political prisoners in the country last […]
Ivorian President visits Ghana to boost cooperation ties
The Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara has started a two-day official visit in Ghana on Monday, to deepen, as stated by Ghana’s Presidential office, the already strong relations that exist between the two West African nations, as well as explore other areas of mutually beneficial cooperation. Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in May this year, […]
Côte d’Ivoire eyes 100% coverage of drinking water by 2020
Côte d’Ivoire government is seeking about $2.4 billion to ensure access to safe drinking water for 100% of its population by 2020, Economic and Infrastructure minister, Dr Kouakou Amédée said. Launching a program called “Water for All”, the minister indicated that the program is to put an end to the water shortages in the West […]
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