COTE D’IVOIRE has announced the withdrawal of French troops from its territory, marking another significant step in reducing France’s military footprint in West Africa. The decision, framed as a move toward strengthening national sovereignty, was unveiled during President Alassane Ouattara’s end-of-year address on December 31, 2024. ‘We have decided, in a concerted manner, to withdraw … Read more
COTE d’Ivoire and Ghana have agreed to deepen their collaboration in the cultivation, processing, and marketing of cocoa and cashew nuts, both critical products for their agricultural economies. This agreement was reached during the first summit of the ‘Strategic Partnership Agreement between Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana,’ held on Friday in Abidjan. Recognising the strategic significance … Read more
Cote d’Ivoire has been named the leading African country in the fight against discrimination against women, according to the Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) 2023 report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). However, this achievement has sparked controversy, with local feminist groups questioning whether these advancements extend beyond legal frameworks into actual … Read more
PRESIDENT Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire led the celebration of the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 60th anniversary on Tuesday, highlighting the institution’s pivotal role in improving the lives of millions of Africans. Speaking at the Bank’s Diamond Jubilee event in Abidjan, where the Bank’s headquarters are located, President Ouattara acknowledged the tremendous infrastructure advancements … Read more
RISING majestically from the Sassandra River basin, Côte d’Ivoire’s Soubre Hydroelectric Power Plant stands as the nation’s largest and most significant hydropower facility. Since its official commissioning in November 2017, this landmark project has become a symbol of progress, delivering clean, reliable power to the region for nearly seven years and driving economic growth in … Read more
COTE D’IVOIRE is poised to see a more than threefold increase in its oil output by 2027, thanks to recent oil and gas discoveries in the Baleine and Calao offshore fields. President Alassane Ouattara made the announcement on Tuesday, projecting a substantial boost in the nation’s energy sector. Speaking to a joint session of parliament, … Read more
IN a swift and heartbreaking turn of events, Dame Touré found herself hastily gathering her belongings as bulldozers advanced into her neighbourhood in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Alongside her three children, she scrambled to salvage what they could, but their efforts proved futile as their home was razed to the ground under the watchful eyes of … Read more