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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.
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2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara unveils his vision for the country
The presidential campaign is entering a decisive phase. The candidate of the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Alassane Ouattara, will present his policy… -
Dangote Cement lays its foundations in Côte d’Ivoire
Nigerian group Dangote Cement has officially launched its operations in Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory, under the… -
2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: the economic and geopolitical reasons for Ouattara’s fourth term
During a debate broadcast on the NCI channel, Ivorian economist Moustapha Fofana said that international crises, notably those in Ukraine and Gaza, justified President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to… -
Côte d’Ivoire: formal ban on polls before the October 25 presidential election
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) reminded on Monday of the strict ban on publishing or circulating vote estimates before the presidential election scheduled for October… -
2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: the Conférence des PCA backs Ouattara with a donation of 100 million FCFA
The Conference of Chairmen of Boards of Directors, regulatory authorities and supervisory boards of public companies reaffirmed on Tuesday its support for outgoing President Alassane Ouattara. Gathered at… -
Accusations by Ibrahim Traoré: Abidjan rejects any pact with jihadists and demands proof
Côte d’Ivoire has reacted to the latest accusations from the Burkinabé president, who accuses it of colluding with armed groups to weaken Ouagadougou. Through its spokesman, Abidjan flatly… -
UFOA B U17 2025 Tournament: Tuesday’s schedule
Discover the matches on the schedule this Tuesday, part of the UFOA B U17 Cup 2025 semi-finals. The U17 UFOA B tournament semi-finals kick off this Tuesday with… -
U-17 Women’s World Cup: Morocco vs. Brazil, Ivory Coast vs. Spain, the full draw
The group-stage draw for the U17 Women’s World Cup has been carried out by FIFA. A draw that was not kind to the African teams. The African teams… -
UFOA B U17 Cup 2025: the full tournament schedule
Scheduled from September 20 to October 3 in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, the full schedule for the final phase of the UFOA B U17 tournament has been published by… -
UFOA-B Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens and ASEC Mimosas Reach the Final
Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens will face Ivory Coast’s ASEC Mimosas in the final of the UFOA-B Women’s Champions League. Both teams secured their spots in the decisive clash after… -
2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: Tidjane Thiam files his candidacy despite uncertainties
The president of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), Tidjane Thiam, intends to remain in the race for the presidential election scheduled for October 2025. After obtaining… -
2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara files to run for a 4th term
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara officially filed, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, his candidacy for the October presidential election. A long-awaited confirmation that opens the way to a fourth… -
Presidential 2025 in Ivory Coast: Simone Ehivet Gbagbo announces the date of her candidacy submission
The leadership of the Capable Generations Movement (MGC) has announced that its presidential candidate, Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, will officially submit her candidacy on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at… -
The Central Bank of Ghana lowers its benchmark rate by three percentage points
The Central Bank of Ghana has decided to cut its key interest rate by three points in response to slowing inflation and the exit from a severe economic… -
Presidential Election 2025 in Côte d’Ivoire: these candidacies that conceal another political calculation
As the 2025 presidential election in Ivory Coast nears, candidacies are multiplying. Certain familiar faces from the Ivorian political landscape, but also newcomers or peripheral figures, are announcing… -
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Ivory Coast – Re-enrollment on the electoral list: the UN rejects Tidjane Thiam’s request
New twist in the case opposing Tidjane Thiam to the Ivorian State. The United Nations Human Rights Committee has rejected the request for provisional measures introduced by the… -
The serious communication mistakes of Tidjame Thiam, President of the PDCI-RDA
Outstanding manager, brilliant administrator, African pride in the world, first in his class wherever he went, the President of the oldest party in Ivory Coast, the PDCI-RDA, granted… -
Ivory Coast: 3 confessions of failure behind Alassane Ouattara’s candidacy
The official announcement of Alassane Ouattara’s candidacy for the presidential election in October 2025 is garnering a range of reactions and raising many questions. This decision reveals, beyond… -
Death of Alino Faso in Ivory Coast: Ouagadougou refers to it as a murder and demands immediate explanations
The Burkinabe government expressed deep outrage after the announcement of the death of Alain Christophe Traoré alias Alino Faso in an Ivorian barracks. While Ivory Coast chalks it… -
Ivory Coast: Alassane Ouattara justifies his 4th term due to the terrorist threat
The Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara, officially announced his candidacy for the presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025, in a national address. Although he had previously mentioned his… -
Benin – August 1, 2025: arrival of the Ivorian troop for the military parade
Invited to the official ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, Côte d’Ivoire responded favorably. Its military delegation, consisting of about forty members, arrived in Cotonou on… -
Ivory Coast: A former aide-de-camp of Guillaume Soro prosecuted for “terrorist acts”
In Côte d’Ivoire, Abdoulaye Fofana, former aide-de-camp to Guillaume Soro, is facing a second trial, this time on charges of terrorist acts and conspiracy against the state authority.… -
“You will know the truth”, Apoutchou National makes a big announcement after his release from prison
The Ivorian influencer and singer Apoutchou National, released after several months of detention for money laundering, announces an exclusive address scheduled for August 1, 2025 on Vivastream. “You… -
President A’Salfo: a fan shows up at the Valras concert with a sign
During a concert in Valras, France, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, a French fan of the band Magic System surprised both the audience and the performers by holding… -
Ivory Coast: sad news for the singer Lino Versace
The Ivorian singer Lino Versace lost his mother on the night of Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Abidjan. From Thursday night to Friday, a shadow fell on the… -
“This is not the time to harass me, or else risk having my death on your conscience,” Eunice Zunon
The Ivorian web humorist and columnist Eunice Zunon posted an alarming message on her Facebook page this Tuesday, July 15, 2025. In her message, she expresses a deep… -
Elise Tolah: Molare in mediation with his family, tensions around the status of the husband
About two weeks after the accident that claimed the life of Elise Tolah in Abidjan, a meeting between the deceased’s family and representatives of the singer Molare took… -
Miss Universe: Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2025 Fatima Koné sidelined? Former miss contestants are being solicited
Crowned Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2025, Fatima Koné will not automatically represent her country at Miss Universe. The crown is no longer enough, and from now on, it has… -
Late Tolah Élise: her partner breaks the silence on the fatal accident involving Molare
About a week after the tragic death of Tolah Élise, killed by artist Molare’s vehicle in Abidjan, her partner spoke about the victim’s final hours. In a moving… -
BAC 2025: 40.15% admission rate in Côte d’Ivoire
The fate of the students taking the BAC 2025 in Ivory Coast has been decided. The announcement of the results took place on Monday, July 7, 2025, with…