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In a significant legal setback, the African Union Court on Human and Peoples' Rights has dismissed a petition from former president Laurent Gbagbo and ex-prime minister Guillaume Soro. They sought to annul a ban preventing them from participating in Côte d’Ivoire's imminent election, a crucial political event. Both Gbagbo and Soro contended that the Ivoirian judicial system infringed upon their rights, a claim that they believed warranted the court’s urgent attention. However, the court’s ruling on Thursday underscored a…

As the nation gears up for its impending presidential elections in just a few months, uncertainty looms over the political landscape. President Alassane Ouattara has yet to announce whether he will seek a new term, leaving citizens and political analysts alike in suspense. Adding to this uncertainty is a cloud of disqualification that currently shadows several prominent opposition leaders. Notably, former President Laurent Gbagbo remains a polarizing figure; his past adds complexity to any political maneuvering. Then…

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.…

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…