France Approves Return of Ivory Coast’s Sacred “Talking Drum” After Over a Century
France’s National Assembly has formally approved on Monday, July 7, the return of the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory Coast, marking the final legislative […]
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France Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Progresses
France has officially handed over its military base in Rufisque, a western city in Senegal, marking another step in its phased withdrawal of forces from […]
Dual Nationality Bars Tidjane Thiam from Ivory Coast Presidential Bid, Court Rules
Tidjane Thiam, former CEO of Credit Suisse and a prominent presidential hopeful, has been disqualified from running in Ivory Coast’s upcoming election, due to his […]
Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Mid-Crop Supported by Adequate Moisture Despite Below-Average Rains
Farmers in Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, have reported that last week’s rainfall, despite being below average across most growing regions, has been […]
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. […]
Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Harvest Likely to Mirror Last Season’s Levels, Says Minister
Cocoa production in Ivory Coast is expected to remain close to the disappointing levels of the previous season, according to the country’s Agriculture Minister, Adverse […]
France to Withdraw Troops from Senegal by 2025 as Ties with Former Colonies Erode
France and Senegal have reached an agreement for the full withdrawal of French troops stationed in Senegal by the end of 2025. The two countries […]
Chad: Legislative and local elections against the backdrop of a boycott by the opposition
Turnout in Chad’s legislative, provincial, and local elections on Sunday, December 29, remained subdued, with a national participation rate of 38% reported by midday, according […]
Ivory Coast confirms arrest of six suspected members of the Islamic State group
Authorities in Côte d’Ivoire have confirmed the dismantling of a terrorist network in July 2024 in Abidjan, marking a significant security operation with international implications. […]
Kemi Seba, special advisor to the junta’s leader in Niger arrested in Paris
Beninese pan-Africanist Kemi Seba, known for his outspoken anti-Western views and stripped of his French nationality in July 2024, was arrested in Paris on October […]