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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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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… -
Ivory Coast: Night of panic in Abidjan after a fire at the China Mall in Koumassi
A violent fire broke out during the night of June 17 to 18, 2026, at the China Mall in Koumassi, Abidjan, before spreading to the nearby Fer Ivoire… -
After Benin, Abidjan wants to reconnect with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Côte d’Ivoire has expressed its willingness to resume joint operations with Mali and Burkina Faso in the fight against terrorism. This opening comes after diplomatic initiatives undertaken by… -
World Cup 2026: a shooting near the Ivory Coast camp leaves one dead
A shooting that occurred in a hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, resulted in one death and one injury near the hotel where the Ivorian national team is staying during… -
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast aims for a perfect start against Ecuador
Ivory Coast kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Ecuador on Sunday in Philadelphia, in a match that is already crucial for qualification in Group E. Returning… -
Ivory Coast: confusion surrounding a forced eviction in Abidjan
Two demolition operations carried out in early June 2026 in Abidjan have reignited the controversy over evictions in the Ivorian economic capital. In Vridi 3, the Autonomous District… -
Ivory Coast: Affi N’Guessan blames Ouattara for the deadly floods in Abidjan
Pascal Affi N’Guessan accuses the Ivorian government of failing to address the root causes of the recurring floods in Abidjan. For the former Prime Minister, the visible investments… -
Ivory Coast: Rémy Rioux rumored for the French Embassy, a choice that is already stirring conversation in Abidjan.
Rémy Rioux, former director general of the French Development Agency, is expected to become the next ambassador of France in Côte d’Ivoire, according to Africa Intelligence. This choice,… -
Slovakia: Yaya Touré appointed head coach of Slovan Bratislava
After several experiences in assistant roles, Yaya Touré is set to take a major step in his transition. The former star of Manchester City will take the reins… -
Ivory Coast: evictions, KDS trial, waste… three contentious issues in Abidjan
Evictions in Vridi 3, KDS trial for a presumed fraud case of over 10 billion FCFA, ongoing waste crisis in Abidjan: three sensitive issues dominate Ivorian news. Amid… -
Ivory Coast: 3 years in prison for Apoutchou National, 5 years for Lionel PCS for money laundering.
The criminal court of Abidjan sentenced the influencer Apoutchou National to three years in prison and his associate Lionel PCS to five years on Tuesday in a money… -
Abidjan: sanitation operators ordered to clean up the city within 72 hours
The Ivorian Minister of Sanitation, Amédé Koffi Kouakou, has given private operators 72 hours to clean up Abidjan, which is facing a resurgence of garbage deposits in several… -
CEPE 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire: 512,106 admitted, representing a success rate of 85.76%.
Côte d’Ivoire recorded a national success rate of 85.76% in the CEPE 2026, with 512,106 admitted out of 597,171 candidates present. Despite a slight decline of 0.82 points… -
Industrialization Index in Africa: Côte d’Ivoire in the top 10 ahead of Nigeria and Ghana
Ivory Coast confirms its rising industrial power on the African continent. According to the 2025 edition of the Industrialization Index in Africa published by the African Development Bank,… -
West Africa: Ivory Coast, the industrial locomotive of a region that has long lagged behind
With a nominal GDP expected to exceed 100 billion dollars by 2026, Côte d’Ivoire is confirming its status as the leading economic power in UEMOA. Driven by cocoa… -
CEPE 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire: here’s how to access your results this Monday
The results of the CEPE 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire are expected this Monday, June 1, starting at 2 PM for 609,384 candidates. The announcement comes in a context… -
CEPE 2026 in Ivory Coast: 609,384 candidates in 2,763 exam centers
Ivory Coast opens this Monday the national exam season with the 2026 CEPE, which involves 609,384 fifth graders across 2,763 testing centers. Candidates take four tests in a… -
Ivory Coast: the brutal death of Abomé the Elephant shakes Ivorian rap
Ivorian rapper Abomé L’Éléphant, a rising figure in Ivorian rap, passed away on Monday at the Treichville University Hospital at the age of 33, due to a heart… -
Ivory Coast: Assalé Tiémoko, the opposition figure without a mass party that the justice system won’t let go
Indicted and placed under judicial control, Assalé Tiémoko appears as one of the few Ivorian opposition members still holding an elective mandate and having a strong media presence.… -
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast squad featuring Nicolas Pépé
The Ivory Coast officially announced its squad for the 2026 World Cup, with several notable returns, including Nicolas Pépé, and a group mixing seasoned veterans and young talents… -
CAN U17 2026: the favorites are already on track.
The 16th edition of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations officially kicked off on Wednesday in Morocco, with a first day marked by contrasting results. While the host…