African Sport
Three Ivorian Judokas Win Bronze in Yaoundé
The official results list a junior podium, a cadet podium, and a senior podium between November 6 and 8 in Cameroon.
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Economy
The Senate authorizes the ratification of the American donation of 300 million dollars for energy
The unanimous vote completes the parliamentary stage of the regional compact aimed at modernizing the Ivorian network and developing electricity exchanges in West Africa.
Security
Uganda arrests former number two of its army on suspicion of subversion
Peter Elwelu was arrested on Monday in Soroti. The army promises legal action while his family disputes the charges.
Diplomacy
The African Union and Russia establish 19 areas of cooperation until 2029
Signed in Moscow, the action plan notably covers security, artificial intelligence, energy, transportation, agriculture, and health.
Economy
Deputies pave the way for $322.5 million for the Ivorian power grid
The unanimous vote in committee concerns the authorization to ratify the Regional Energy Compact agreements, signed in September 2025.
Security
In Ethiopia, two attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church reports 60 faithful killed in Oromia. The perpetrators of the attacks have not been identified.
African Sport
Éli Junior Kroupi wants to play for France rather than for Ivory Coast
Born in Lorient to an Ivorian father and a Portuguese mother, the Bournemouth striker has completed his entire international career with the French youth teams.
Health
In response to the spread of Ebola, Africa CDC convenes Health Ministers
The virtual meeting on October 28 aims to strengthen coordination following the confirmation of a case in Nigeria and the spread of the virus in three regions of Africa.
Diplomacy
Ivory Coast and Senegal seek operational follow-up of their agreements by the end of 2026
The joint monitoring and evaluation committee must be operational before the end of the year, while the two governments aim to steer their partnership towards measurable projects.
Miscellaneous News
A truck loaded with rubberwood kills four people in Irobo
The heavy truck left the roadway on the coastal road on Saturday. The published reports differ on the circumstances and the identity of the victims.
Environment
In Bingerville, an observatory aims to detect plant diseases earlier
The regional system must monitor viruses, bacteria, fungi, and pests that threaten crops in West and Central Africa.
Culture
Isaach De Bankolé is preparing a pan-African film school in Abidjan
The Premier Continent project will combine vocational training and an international festival. Its launch is scheduled from October 25 to 27 in Abidjan.
Society
Abidjan: the mobility-climate conference maintained, the artisanal transport fair postponed
Approximately 1,500 participants are expected in Abidjan. The scientific meetings and the main conference have separate registrations.
Culture
Génération Patrimoine plans consultations in six Ivorian cities
Launched in Abidjan on October 14, the initiative aims to gather young people's proposals on museums and cultural transmission. A meeting is scheduled in Korhogo on October 23.
Economy
A discount of 10 FCFA per kilo comes into effect in the rubber sector
The Rubber-Palm Oil-Coconut Council reserves the measure for registered cooperatives and caps the transport differential at 30 FCFA per kilogram.
African Sport
The Elephants take a one-goal lead over Mauritania in beach soccer
Ivory Coast secured a 3-2 victory in Port-Bouët ahead of a decisive return leg scheduled for October 18 in Nouakchott.