Ouattara’s Fourth-Term Bid Sparks Outcry Amid Ivory Coast’s Electoral Tensions
President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast has declared his intention to contest a fourth term in the October 2025 presidential election, asserting that his age […]
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Ouattara Keeps Côte d’Ivoire Guessing on Fourth-Term Bid as Deadline Nears
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara has maintained on June 22 suspense over his potential candidacy in the October 2025 presidential election. Speaking before a packed […]
Ivory Coast Opposition Forms United Front to Challenge Candidate Bans Ahead of Presidential Poll
Côte d’Ivoire’s two main opposition parties—the African People’s Party (PPA-CI) led by former President Laurent Gbagbo and the Democratic Party (PDCI) led by ex-international banker […]
Presidents of Ghana and Ivory Coast Discussed ECOWAS Unity and Regional Cooperation
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama held talks on March 5 in Abidjan, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. […]
Senegalese President announces “end of all foreign military presences by 2025”
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on Tuesday December 31, during his New Year’s address, that all foreign military presence in Senegal will end by […]
The African Development Bank celebrates 60 years of commitment to development and resilience in Africa
On Tuesday in Abidjan, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group marked its 60th anniversary, celebrating six decades of dedication to Africa’s development, prosperity, and resilience. […]
Alassane Ouattara in Seoul for the Inaugural Korea-Africa Summit
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – After visiting France, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara arrived in Seoul on Sunday, June 2, to participate in the first Korea-Africa Summit, […]
French military presence in Ivory Coast ‘begs’ for “remodeling” — Macron’s Africa envoy
French military presence in Côte d’Ivoire should be “remodeled” or “reshaped”, Jean-Marie Bockel, French President Emmanuel Macron’s envoy for Africa, said on Wednesday (21 February) […]
Ouattara highlights Sissoco’s role in freeing Ivorian soldiers in Mali
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara highlighted “the important contribution” of his “younger brother,” Umaro Sissoco Embaló, in the process of releasing 46 Ivorian soldiers held in […]
Simone Gbagbo launches her own party
In Côte d’Ivoire, the former first lady Simone Gbagbo, created her political party, two years before the presidential elections of 2025. She thus breaks politically […]