Diplomacy
The ECOWAS biometric card must be accepted at borders starting January 2027
The Freetown Declaration sets a common date for the recognition of the document at official border posts in West Africa.
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Education
Applications for the recruitment of higher education assistants open until November 26
The ministry outlines the schedule, age requirements, accepted diplomas, and required documents for this supplementary session.
Society
The CNDH opens its award on illegal gold mining until November 20
The tenth edition of the National Human Rights Award recognizes initiatives against violations related to illegal gold mining. Applications are open until November 20.
Economy
The Senate reserves the status of shipowner exclusively for legal entities
The reform aligns the Ivorian Maritime Code with the UEMOA regulation and provides support for national operators.
African Sport
Samson Adamu moves from interim to Secretary General of the CAF
The Nigerian leader, serving in an interim capacity since March, has been confirmed following an open recruitment process and will take charge of the daily administration of the body.
Music
Gadji Céli celebrates forty years of career at the Abidjan Exhibition Center
The former captain of the Elephants concluded his birthday celebration on October 31 with three stage appearances and performances shared with Ismaël Isaac and Nesly.
Economy
Africa launches its energy bank with 5 billion dollars
Created on October 31 in Abuja, the new institution is set to finance African energy projects. Côte d’Ivoire is participating in its first governance.
Economy
Ivory Coast is removed from the FATF grey list after two years of monitoring
The withdrawal decided on Friday in Paris concludes the action plan initiated in October 2024 and validates reforms against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Economy
Turaco secures 120 million Australian dollars for the Afema project
The financing is intended to support the proposed buyout of Sodim's stake and the studies of the Ivorian gold project, but part of it remains subject to shareholder approval.
Society
Ivory Coast tests enrollment for the National Identity Card in Washington on October 30
A delegation from ONECI is preparing a permanent center within the embassy to bring identification services closer to the Ivorian diaspora.
Security
Ramaphosa deploys 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal amid anti-migrant violence
The military mobilization, scheduled until November 30, is expected to cost 34.08 million rand. It comes after several violent incidents fueled by tensions surrounding immigration.
Football
Ivory Coast falls 2-0 to Albania and joins League B
After four consecutive victories, the U15 Éléphanteaux suffered their first defeat on Monday in Baku. Second in Group Y, they will continue the tournament in League B.
Economy
The construction of a 50 MWp solar power plant launched in Katiola
Led by Katiola Solar Power, the infrastructure is to be built in fifteen months in Lonankaha and provide electricity to more than 300,000 people.
Cinema
In Abidjan, Mancala Studios aims for more than 1,000 hours of programming per year
Canal+ inaugurated a complex of three studios in Cocody intended for the group’s productions and external audiovisual players.
Politics
The National Assembly schedules twelve bills by December 31
The 2027 budget is among the texts that Ivorian deputies must examine, along with three briefing sessions and several requests for debate on evictions.
Security
A drone strike kills at least 153 people at a market in Abyei
The toll from the attack carried out on Monday against the Amiet market has risen sharply, while the UN is deploying aid in this contested region.