Politics
Pascal Affi N’Guessan becomes Vice President of the APPI for West Africa
The president of the FPI joins the first continental bureau of the APPI, established for three years following the adoption of its charter in Addis Ababa.
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Environment
In Bouaflé, several illegal gold mining sites remain unoccupied after two months of operations
The departmental committee observed no reoccupation in Lagrikro and Pangbankouamékro. The authorities continue to maintain patrols and community surveillance.
African Sport
The Springboks inflict a 66-7 defeat on Italy ahead of the clash against France
South Africa scored nine tries in Turin and secured a fourth win in four matches ahead of their trip to Paris.
Politics
The Ivorian Senate tests electronic voting during the review of four laws
The first digital votes replaced the roll call and delivered their results in less than three minutes in the committees gathered in Yamoussoukro.
Economy
Ivory Coast inaugurates a 46 MW biomass power plant in Ayebo
Commissioned on Thursday in South Comoé, the facility is set to convert agricultural residues into electricity for the equivalent of 1.7 million people.
Miscellaneous News
Coach Medhi placed in detention in Abidjan after his extradition from Mali
The Ivorian influencer was presented to the public prosecutor on Friday and then incarcerated at the Abidjan Penitentiary Center. He denies the allegations of sexual violence made against him.
Diplomacy
Ivory Coast and the DRC are preparing a strategic defense agreement
Abidjan and Kinshasa want to formalize their military cooperation after two ministerial exchanges held in less than two weeks.
Economy
The Neptune Leader inaugurates a new NYK Line automotive service in Abidjan
The roll-on/roll-off ship unloaded 139 vehicles in less than 24 hours during its first call at the Abidjan roll-on/roll-off terminal, according to operators.
Security
Niamey accuses Chad of a drone strike with the support of France
The Nigerien government states that two civilians were killed in a strike originating from Chad and announces international referrals, without releasing its technical details.
Diplomacy
Algeria authorizes the deployment of soldiers to Niger, a first since 1973
Both chambers of Parliament approved President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's decision. No personnel numbers or deployment schedule have been made public.
Politics
Former Minister of Justice Gnénéma Mamadou Coulibaly has died in Abidjan
The death was announced to the staff of the Public Prosecutor's Office at the Court of Cassation and the Council of State. The magistrate headed the Criminal Division.
Football
Yan Diomandé scores against his former club in Real’s 4-1 victory
Coming on during the game, the Ivorian international also contributed to Kylian Mbappé’s goal before sealing the score against Leipzig.
Miscellaneous News
Twelve people placed under detention order following the death of a gendarme in Grand-Yapo
The Abidjan prosecutor's office announces the opening of a judicial investigation against twelve individuals in the inquiry into the death of Second Lieutenant Daniogo Klênon Lacina.
African Sport
The CAS will issue its decision on Senegal-Morocco at the end of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport plans to issue a full decision by the end of November on the Senegalese appeal concerning the 2025 AFCON final.
Health
The Chinese hospital ship conducts nearly 2,000 consultations in three days in Abidjan
Deployed until October 21, the free medical mission also extends its consultations to Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, in Bingerville, and at the Agban camp.
Politics
Maïmouna Bamba Dosso posthumously awarded the title of Knight
Deceased on October 8 in Abidjan, the senator received military funeral honors and a national distinction during the tribute organized by the Upper House.