Country: 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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Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo: “All the masterminds behind plots against Burkina Faso are in Ivory Coast”
Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo, on Monday, April 28, 2025, accused Ivory Coast of being involved in plots aimed at destabilizing his country. During a televised interview… -
Ivory Coast: “Tidjane Thiam has never been stateless, he is Ivorian,” says Kouamé Augustin
In Ivory Coast, during a press conference held on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Abidjan-Plateau, the Director of Civil and Criminal Affairs, Mr. Kouamé Augustin, sought to clear… -
Côte d’Ivoire: “Tidjane Thiam Was in France Without Ivorian Papers,” Says Cissé Bacongo
In Côte d’Ivoire, during a rally in Yamoussoukro on Saturday, Cissé Bacongo, Executive Secretary of the RHDP, stated that President Alassane Ouattara was unaware that Tidjane Thiam had… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo expresses support for the PDCI after Tidjane Thiam’s removal from the electoral roll
During a meeting of the Central Committee of the African Peoples’ Party–Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) held this Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Abidjan, former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo declared… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Blé Goudé’s appeal against electoral disqualification rejected by Gagnoa court
The Gagnoa Court of First Instance has rejected the appeal filed by Charles Blé Goudé challenging his removal from the Ivorian electoral roll. The information was confirmed by… -
Côte d’Ivoire: why Tidjane Thiam’s party is struggling to mobilize
Since the announcement of his removal from the electoral roll, PDCI-RDA president Tidjane Thiam has been at the center of heated debate in Côte d’Ivoire. Yet despite the… -
Côte d’Ivoire – Tidjane Thiam’s removal: Government responds to court ruling
Amadou Coulibaly, spokesperson for the Ivorian government, addressed the removal of Tidjane Thiam from the provisional electoral roll during the weekly press briefing following the Council of Ministers… -
Côte d’Ivoire – Tidjane Thiam’s removal from electoral roll denounced as political and unjust
Tidjane Thiam, the designated presidential candidate for the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) in the upcoming October 25, 2025 election, has been officially removed from the electoral… -
Stripped from the electoral roll, is Tidjane Thiam now stateless?
The recent decision to remove Tidjane Thiam from Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral roll has sparked widespread outrage. At the heart of the controversy lies Article 48 of the Ivorian… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Excluded from the electoral roll, Tidjane Thiam vows to fight on
Tidjane Thiam, president of the PDCI-RDA, has not hidden his anger. In a solemn statement, he denounced the decision of a court of first instance ordering his removal… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Tidjane Thiam removed from electoral roll
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Abidjan Court of First Instance ordered the removal of Tidjane Thiam, President of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), from the… -
“Enough Is Enough”: Vitale Announces the End of Her Marriage to Marco Versace
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Ivorian singer Vitale surprised her fans by announcing the end of her marriage to Marco Versace, a Coupé-décalé artist based in France. In… -
Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam named PDCI-RDA presidential candidate
The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) has officially chosen its flag bearer for the upcoming presidential election. The party has selected Tidjane Thiam… -
Ivory Coast: Life TV suspends collaboration with artist Himra
In a statement released on the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Life TV announced the temporary suspension of its collaboration with Ivorian artist Himra. The suspension stems… -
Presidential election 2025 in Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam officially renounces his French nationality
The President of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), Tidjane Thiam, is likely to have renounced his French nationality, as revealed in the French Official Journal of… -
Ivory Coast: Guillaume Soro’s name removed from the electoral roll
The Générations et Peuples Solidaires (GPS) political movement has reacted strongly to the exclusion of its president, Guillaume Kigbafori Soro, from the provisional electoral list published on Wednesday… -
Ivory Coast: Charles Blé Goudé reacts to his exclusion from the electoral roll
The president of the Congrès pour la Justice et l’Égalité des Peuples (Cojep), Charles Blé Goudé, has reacted to his exclusion from the provisional electoral list published on… -
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Charles Blé Goudé excluded from provisional electoral list
The names of former president Laurent Gbagbo and his former youth minister, Charles Blé Goudé, are absent from the provisional electoral list 2024-2025 published this Monday, March 17,… -
2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: Pascal Affi N’Guessan announces his candidacy
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Abobo, a working-class district in northern Abidjan, Pascal Affi N’Guessan, president of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), declared that he has the… -
Magic System: The Ivorian Group Expected in Paris for the 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics, to be held from July 26 to August 11, will offer much more than just top-tier sporting competition; it will also be a real… -
Magic System: Their hit “1er Gaou” now certified Gold
25 years after its release, the iconic Ivorian group Magic System’s hit “1er Gaou” has been certified Gold, thanks to the remix released three years ago. Magic System,… -
Josey: The Ivorian Diva Offers a “Universal Vibration” to Her Fans
Talented Ivorian artist Josey is back on the music scene with her new album titled “Universal Vibration.” This highly anticipated record, following her previous album “Cocktail,” is set… -
Arrest Incident of Observer Ebène: Apoutchou National and DJ Lewis Exchange Barbs
Since the arrest of comedian Observateur Ebène, reactions have been continuous. Many voices have called for mercy on behalf of the artist, seeking forgiveness from Marie Paul Adjé… -
Observateur Ebène: This Comedian’s Message from Jail is Stirring Up the Internet
Ivorian comedian Observateur Ebène has shared a message for his fans from his prison cell. Observateur Ebène, a web comedian, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, six… -
Ebène Observer in Prison: Columnist Marie Paule Adjé Finally Reacts
Marie-Paule Adjé, who had until now refrained from commenting on the controversy involving her and the Ivorian comedian Observer Ebène, has finally spoken out. She expressed her reaction… -
Apoutchou National: After Opening His Foundation, the Ivorian Influencer Announces Great News to His Fans
The emblematic social media personality from Côte d’Ivoire, Apoutchou National, also known as Stéphane Agbré, shared exciting news with his impressive following through a post on his Facebook… -
Ivory Coast: Comedian Observateur Ebène in Jail for Defamation, His Lawyer Expresses Concern
Summoned to be heard by the Cybercrime Fighting Platform (PLCC) after a complaint was filed against him for insults, defamation, attacks on honor and image through an information… -
Ivory Coast: “It’s part of my moment,” says comedian Observateur Ebène
Ivorian comedian Observateur Ebène is currently behind bars, facing defamation charges brought against him by columnist and businesswoman Marie Paule Adjé. This news has led many netizens to… -
Francis Mvemba: His Daughter Making a Bid for the Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2024 Crown
The preselection process for the Miss Côte d’Ivoire beauty contest for the Ivorian Diaspora in France is set to take place in a month. Ahead of this event,… -
My Family: Akissi Delta Pays a Heartfelt Tribute to Michel Bohiri on His Birthday
On April 18, 2024, the talented Ivorian actor, Michel Bohiri, celebrated another birthday. On this occasion, the producer Akissi Delta, from the successful series “Ma Famille,” paid him…