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Tidjane Thiam, a prominent figure in Ivorian politics, has unexpectedly resumed his role as the leader of the country’s foremost opposition party. This surprising turn of events occurred just days after he had stepped down from the position. Following legal complications that emerged with his presidential aspirations for the upcoming October elections, Thiam initially announced his resignation from the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire - African Democratic Rally. At 62, his political journey has taken a tumultuous path,…

In the quiet corners of West Africa, the landscape of military alliances is subtly shifting, as if echoing an unspoken dialogue between the past and the present. France, known for its significant military footprint across the African continent, has chosen a different path in recent months. This transformation, while not definitive, marks a chapter in the intricate narrative of international relations and defense strategies. During a ceremony in the vibrant heart of Côte d'Ivoire's capital, French Defence Minister…

A young Guinean who tested positive for the Ebola virus in Côte d'Ivoire after arriving two weeks ago has recovered from the disease, the Ivorian Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. “We performed two biological…

Ivory Coast has been mobilized for a week on its first Ebola case and has not forgotten the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of new cases is increasing again and "We must vaccinate" is the government's watchword to quickly turn the corner. Nearly 1.6 million doses of Pfizer vaccine, funded by the Covax unit, were delivered to Côte d'Ivoire overnight from Friday to Saturday.…

The International Criminal Court has dropped its arrest warrant for Ivory Coast's former president's lady, Simone Gbagbo, following violence following the 2010-2011 election that killed thousands, according to a decision released on Thursday.…

Laurent Gbagbo returned to Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday 17 June after a ten-year absence. A historic day, but also chaotic marked by clashes between young supporters and the police. And if the unrest lasted until late in the evening, the situation recovered on Friday. From our special correspondent in Abidjan,No more traces of…

His followers have been waiting for his return home for several months. Definitely acquitted in March last year by the ICC, Laurent Gbagbo returned to Abidjan on June 17, FPI-GOR announced on Monday. as reported from Abidjan, Pierre PintoIn the village hall, which is decorated as the wedding days, 400 personalities from FPI,…

The Ivorian government is now forcing multinational companies to give up 20% of their export contracts to Ivorian operators. A measure aimed at avoiding the suffocation of Côte d'Ivoire traders who have long condemned the unfair competition of multinational companies currently in a virtual monopoly position on Côte d'Ivoire in the purchase and export of cocoa.…

While voluntary termination of pregnancy is still prohibited in Côte d'Ivoire, except in cases of rape or incest, covert abortion is a common practice among women. The school environment is particularly affected, NGO Médecins du Monde estimates that 76% of Ivorian women who end their pregnancies still go to school. From our correspondent in Abidjan,At the end of…

A step in direction of reconciliation? Burkinabe's Minister for Nationwide Reconciliation, Zéphirin Diabré, is in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. He'll meet former President Blaise Compaoré, in exile since he overthrew in 2014. This assembly is a premiere between a minister of Roch Marc Kaboré's authorities and his predecessor Blaise…