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Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (RCI), is a state located in Africa, in the western part of the Gulf of Guinea. It roughly has the shape of a square about 600 km on each side5. With an area of 322 462 km2, it is bordered to the northwest by Mali, to the northeast by Burkina Faso, to the east by Ghana, to the southwest by Liberia, to the west-northwest by Guinea, and to the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The population is estimated at 29 389 150 inhabitants in 2021.
Latest news
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Yan Diomandé nominated for the 2026 Kopa Trophy, alongside Lamine Yamal
Ivorian international Yan Diomandé is among the ten nominees for the 2026 Kopa Trophy, which rewards the best young player of the year. He will notably be competing… -
Serge Beynaud enters YouTube Top 10 in Côte d’Ivoire with “Attraper pour laisser”
Serge Beynaud achieves a new milestone with "Attraper pour laisser": the track has entered the weekly YouTube Top 10 in Côte d’Ivoire, bolstered by a highly viewed music… -
Champions League: Yaya Touré makes history with Slovan Bratislava
Appointed this summer as Slovan Bratislava manager, Yaya Touré has already made African football history. The former Ivory Coast international led the Slovak club into the Champions League… -
Ivory Coast: 8,500 illegal gold mining sites cleared, the phenomenon is spreading
The National Security Council (CNS) of Côte d’Ivoire announced on July 23, 2026, in Abidjan, the removal of over 8,500 illegal gold mining sites between 2021 and the… -
Golden Boy 2026: Yan Diomandé, Yamal and Cubarsi in the race for the title
FC Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí currently holds the top spot in the Golden Boy 2026 ranking. The young Spaniard is ahead of his teammate Lamine Yamal, while Yan… -
Ivory Coast launches a project to identify cashew operators.
Ivory Coast launched the Identification Project for Cashew Operators and Farms (IEEA) on August 11 in Korhogo. Led by the Cotton Cashew Shea Council (CCAK), the initiative aims… -
Cocoa: Ivory Coast adjusts its model in response to new market demands
Ivory Coast is preparing to launch the main campaign for 2026/2027 in a context marked by price volatility and increased international requirements. The country is rolling out a… -
Ivory Coast: at least seven dead in intercommunal violence related to a land dispute
Eighteen suspects have been charged and placed under detention following clashes between communities that occurred on August 4 in Kossandji, about sixty kilometers from Abidjan. The violence resulted… -
Ivory Coast: BGFIBank obtains IFACI quality certification for its Internal Audit Department
BGFIBank Côte d’Ivoire has obtained the IFACI Quality Certification for its Internal Audit Department. This distinction follows an assessment conducted according to the requirements of the Professional Framework… -
Ivory Coast: Montage mobilizes 75 million dollars to accelerate the development of Didiévi
The Canadian group Montage Gold has secured a loan of $75 million to fund the development of the Didiévi gold project in Côte d’Ivoire. This operation comes a… -
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo establishes a collegiate leadership at the head of the PPA-CI
The president of the African Peoples’ Party-Ivory Coast (PPA-CI), Laurent Gbagbo, has appointed five officials to strategic positions within his party. Announced on Monday, August 10, this reorganization… -
Ivory Coast: the return of the talking drum Djidji Ayôkwé takes on a political dimension
Ivory Coast celebrated its 66th Independence Day on Friday, August 7, 2026. In Abidjan, the speaking drum Djidji Ayôkwé, returned by France in March after several years of… -
Ivory Coast: Yan Diomandé officially joins Real Madrid
One year after his arrival at RB Leipzig from Leganés, Yan Diomandé joins Real Madrid. The Spanish club and their German counterpart have reached an agreement for the… -
Official: Yan Diomandé signs with Real Madrid
Real Madrid is continuing its offensive in the transfer market with the arrival of Yan Diomandé. The promising 19-year-old Ivorian winger has signed until 2033 in a deal… -
Market: Yan Diomande is set to become the most expensive transfer in the history of Real Madrid.
The Yan Diomande saga is coming to an end. After several weeks of negotiations, Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are said to have reached a full agreement for… -
Mining and Energy: Côte d’Ivoire Strengthens Cooperation with Botswana
Côte d’Ivoire and Botswana have signed a cooperation agreement in the mining and energy sectors. The partnership is intended to promote the sharing of experiences in governance of… -
Ivory Coast: AGL’s profit drops by 96.3% in 2025 despite revenue increase
Africa Global Logistics Côte d’Ivoire closed the 2025 fiscal year with a net profit of 784.9 million FCFA, compared to 21.1 billion FCFA in 2024. This decrease of… -
Official: Hervé Renard appointed coach of the Ivory Coast Elephants
Eleven years after leading Ivory Coast to the continental title, Hervé Renard is back on the Elephants’ bench. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) officially announced on Tuesday the… -
Market: RB Leipzig denies any agreement with Real Madrid for Yan Diomandé
While several reports indicated an imminent agreement between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid for Yan Diomande, the German club has denied any definitive conclusion of negotiations. The case… -
Ivory Coast: the Ivorian Football Federation ends Emerse Faé’s adventure at the helm of the Elephants.
After more than two years at the helm of the Ivorian national team, Emerse Faé will not continue his mission. The Ivorian Football Federation officially announced, this Friday,… -
Cocoa: the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana alliance wants to expand its influence in Africa
Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, already engaged in coordinating their cocoa policies, are looking to involve Nigeria and Cameroon in a common approach. The goal: to better defend the… -
Ivory Coast: the government reports 59 deaths after heavy rains
The Ivorian government presented a heavy report on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, regarding the severe weather affecting the country since the beginning of the rainy season. At the… -
Ivory Coast – Norway: the official line-ups with Haaland and Yan Diomandé
The Ivory Coast takes on Norway this Tuesday in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The official line-ups have been… -
BAC 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire: results expected on Monday, July 6
Candidates for the 2026 Baccalauréat in Côte d’Ivoire will find out their fate on Monday, July 6. The national announcement of results is expected to start at 2… -
2026 World Cup: Zlatan Ibrahimović sees Ivory Coast as a serious outsider
Impressed by the performance of Côte d’Ivoire, Zlatan Ibrahimović believes that the Elephants have what it takes to challenge the favorites during the knockout stage of the 2026… -
2026 World Cup: 4 African teams (out of 10) already qualified for the round of 16
Thanks to a valuable victory against Curaçao (2-0), Ivory Coast has secured its qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Led by a double… -
Ivory Coast: a teacher dies in a fire in Gagnoa after sending her children on vacation
A 48-year-old teacher lost her life in a fire that occurred on the night of Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast. The… -
Ivory Coast: the Bouaké case takes a new turn with a second suspect
The Bouaké prosecutor announced on Thursday, June 19, 2026, a new development in the investigation opened after the arrest of a man found in possession of a child’s… -
Ivory Coast: the suspected author of the demolitions in Koumassi Campement, Alloui Brou Jacques, has been arrested.
Alloui Brou Jacques, former deputy mayor of Koumassi, was arrested near Grand-Bassam after two weeks of searches related to the controversial demolitions in the Campement neighborhood. Wanted since… -
World Cup 2026: Elye Wahi denied the clash Ivory Coast-Germany after a visa refusal.
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the highly anticipated match against Germany at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into Canada. The Ivorian Football Federation cites…