Security
Ivory Coast inaugurates an integrated center to coordinate its maritime operations
Based in Abidjan, the system is designed to centralize maritime information and facilitate a coordinated response from the administrations.
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Economy
Carrefour Rosny 2 features 53 Ivorian food products
This offer expands the presence of Made in Côte d’Ivoire in France, already established in several stores since 2025.
Society
In Grand-Bassam, 140 young girls receive school kits
The residents of the National Orphanage for Girls, enrolled from CP1 to ninth grade, each received a set of school supplies.
African Sport
Eliud Kipchoge returns to victory at the Melbourne Marathon
The 41-year-old Kenyan finished in 2 hours 9 minutes and 10 seconds, a course record. He had not won a marathon since 2023.
Society
Abidjan: More than 100 seniors gathered at Banco against isolation
A day at Banco Park brought together more than 100 elderly people. Physical activities, discussions with doctors, and social connections were on the agenda.
Economy
Ivory Coast: BOAD aims to increase its financing for the private sector
The BOAD aims to rebalance its financing between public and private sectors. Nearly 300 billion FCFA had already been approved in Côte d’Ivoire in the first half of 2026.
Society
Ivory Coast: Government and unions begin preparing for the post-2027 social truce
One year before the deadline of the 2022-2027 social truce, the government and unions are restarting consultations, with several meetings scheduled from October.
African Sport
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Ange Martial Tia Secures a Second Victory for Mali in Liberia
Mali defeated Liberia 1-0 in Monrovia thanks to Ange Martial Tia, who scored in the 79th minute for his second goal in two appearances.
Security
Nigeria: Nearly 700 People Still Held Captive One Month After Mass Kidnapping in Niger State
Residents of the Borgu district demonstrated to demand the release of hundreds of people kidnapped on August 21. The exact number of captives has yet to be officially confirmed.
Football
Ivorian Ligue 1: Six Wins and Two Draws to Kick Off the 2026-2027 Season
Eight matches, six victories, and two draws: the opening day of the Ivorian Ligue 1 delivered its verdict on September 26 and 27.
Football
Ivorian Ligue 1: Yamoussoukro FC defeats ASEC Mimosas 1-0
The newly promoted Yamoussoukro FC defeated ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in their first match in the Ivorian Ligue 1, thanks to a goal by Doumbia Mory.
Politics
Ivory Coast: Government Aims to Toughen Penalties Against Illegal Gold Mining
The Ivorian government has adopted a bill providing for increased penalties against illegal gold mining, which can reach up to 20 years in certain cases.
African Sport
Ivory Coast-Ghana: Queiroz calls the penalty a “joke” and demands VAR
After Ghana's 2-0 defeat in Bouaké, Carlos Queiroz challenged the penalty scored by Franck Kessié and criticized the absence of VAR during the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Culture
Ivory Coast Orange 2035: an agreement with UNDP to structure the creative industries
The Ivorian government and UNDP have signed a memorandum aimed at structuring the cultural and creative industries, with a focus on data, training, digital technology, and investment.