Ivory Coast president weighs fourth-term run as tensions rise over barred rivals

Abidjan – President Alassane Ouattara said on Sunday he would announce in the coming days whether he will run for a fourth term in Ivory Coast’s October election, as tensions rise over the exclusion of opposition candidates. His response was...

Ivory Coast’s Ruling Party Picks Ouattara for Possible Fourth Term

Ivory Coast’s ruling party has nominated President Alassane Ouattara to stand for re-election, even though the leader himself has yet to officially declare his candidacy for a fourth term. The nomination came on Saturday during a party meeting,...

Ivory Coast Sees Oil Output Increasing More Than Fivefold by 2035

(Bloomberg) -- Ivory Coast expects its oil output to increase more than fivefold in the next decade, boosted by recent discoveries and the start of production at two offshore fields. “By 2035, crude-oil production is expected to reach at least...

Ivory Coast’s ruling party backs Ouattara for 2025 presidency 

Ivory Coast leader Alassane Ouattara’s party on Saturday tapped him to run for president again, two days after the country’s two main opposition parties joined forces to fight his possible candidacy. Ouattara himself has not yet confirmed whether...

What Abidjan’s SICA Market Said About the Future for African Film, TV

The third edition of the International Salon for Audiovisual Content (SICA) wrapped last week, bringing together creators, government officials, and industry stakeholders from across the continent and beyond for a content market that blended...

Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam's parties form a united opposition front

The two opposition parties excluded from the forthcoming presidential election in Ivory Coast have formed an alliance demanding to be allowed to participate in the polls. The alliance aims to demand that its leaders, Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane...

Ivory Coast’s Opposition Parties Demand Inclusion in October Election

Ivory Coast’s two principal opposition parties have formed a “common front” to call for the reinstatement of their leaders, who have been banned from participating in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 25. The political...

NPA Berths First Wholly Nigeria-Owned Container Vessel

In a landmark achievement in the Nigerian Maritime sector, the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has berthed the first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025. The container vessel with International Maritime Organization...

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has not yet confirmed whether will run for a fourth term

Abidjan dreams of becoming Africa's next cinema hub

In the lush forests north of Abidjan, technicians were busy filming on the set of "Le Testament" ("The Will"), a comedy co-production between Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Senegal. Under a large tree, village elders gathered to discuss the death...

How good is Ousmane Diomande? The defender set to break Crystal Palace's transfer record

Set to sign? ©IMAGO The unrivalled spending power of the Premier League is beyond doubt in European football. Not only has the English top-flight already surpassed €1 billion in spending in this summer off-season, but even the division’s mid-table...

Coris IARD and Coris Vie officially launched in Côte d'Ivoire

The Burkina Faso-based Coris group held a ceremony in Abidjan on 19 June 2025 to announce the launch of Coris Assurances Vie and Coris Assurances IARD in Côte d'Ivoire. With a share capital of 5 billion FCFA (8.8 million USD) each, both companies...

Neutron Engineering Expands Operations to West Africa Following Strategic Delegation to Côte d'Ivoire

Neutron Joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce/Africa Business Center's May 2025 Delegation, Announces Key Investments in West African Market COLUMBIA, Md., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neutron Engineering, a leading provider of innovative IT services...

Experts and producers meet to tackle Africa's most devastating banana diseases

In a context where bananas are an economic pillar and a vital component for the food security and cultural identity of many African regions, more than 100 specialists, authorities, producers, and international organizations participated in a...

Mumbai: DRI Arrests Ivory Coast National With 67 Ingested Cocaine Capsules Worth ₹11.39 Crore

Mumbai: DRI Arrests Ivory Coast National With 67 Ingested Cocaine Capsules Worth ₹11.39 Crore | File Pic (Representational Image) Mumbai: The DRI arrested an Ivory Coast national who ingested 67 cocaine capsules valued at Rs 11.39 crore. He...

Desert Gold Signs Option Agreement On 297 Square Kilometre Tiegba Gold Project In Ivory Coast

(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Delta, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 23, 2025) - Desert Gold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: DAU) (FSE: QXR2) (OTCQB: DAUGF) ("Desert Gold" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an...

Ouattara: At 84, Ivory Coast President gets backing to contest again

Ivory Coast leader Alassane Ouattara’s party on Saturday tapped him to run for president again, two days after the country’s two main opposition parties joined forces to fight his possible candidacy. Ouattara himself has not yet confirmed whether...

MAHLATSE MPHAHLELE | SuperSport died a slow and painful death

Over the years, players like Kaitano Tembo, Phil Evans, Daine Klate, Ronwen Williams, Denis Onyango, Siboniso Gaxa, Teboho Mokoena, Dean Furman, Denis Masina, Sipho Mbule, Cavan Sibeko, Peter Khoabane, Hlompho Kekana, Shandre Campbell, Thuso...

India News | Ivory Coast National Held for Smuggling Cocaine in Ingested Capsules

Mumbai, Jun 22 (PTI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) foiled an Ivory Coast national's bid to smuggle 1,139 grams of cocaine, valued at Rs 11.39 crore, concealed in 67 capsules he had ingested to avoid scrutiny at the Mumbai...

Peter Rufai: 7 things to know about legendary Super Eagles Keeper

By Seyi Babalola Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most legendary goalkeepers, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of athletes and spectators. Rufai, often known as “Dodo Mayana,” was a key...