Society
The Yopougon-Bingerville BRT is scheduled to enter service in early 2029
The deadline announced on Monday by Robert Beugré Mambé sets the start of operations nearly two years later than the timeline presented at the launch of the work.
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Economy
SIREXE 2026 expects 36 ministerial delegations from 23 countries in Abidjan
Scheduled from November 18 to 22 at the Exhibition Park, the fair will bring together public officials, investors, and professionals from the mining and energy sectors.
Economy
Bruno Koné calls for respect of the price of 578 FCFA for rubber
In Abidjan, the Minister of Agriculture has urged rubber industry stakeholders to apply the official price and ensure accurate weighing for the planters.
Economy
Didier Drogba and Jay-Jay Okocha expected at CANEX to discuss the sports business
The two former internationals are scheduled to speak on Friday in Lagos as part of a program dedicated to the financing, marketing, and markets of African creative industries.
Politics
In Somalia, the Supreme Court orders elections within 90 days
The judges consider that the presidential mandate ended on May 15 and limit the government to routine matters during the transition.
Security
Uganda begins withdrawing its soldiers from Somalia after twenty years
The first contingent has returned to the country, and Kampala plans for the departure of all its forces, including those of AUSSOM, by the end of 2027.
Economy
In Côte d’Ivoire, pump prices remain stable but the industry pays more
The scale valid from November 1 to 30 does not change the prices paid by motorists and households but raises those of DDO, fuel oil, and industrial butane in Abidjan.
Football
CAF abandons the four-year cycle and restores the biennial AFCON
The executive committee unanimously canceled a reform announced in December 2025. The next editions are scheduled for 2027, 2028, 2031, and 2033.
Sport
Durban chosen to represent South Africa’s bid for the Olympic Games
The coastal city is ahead of Johannesburg and Cape Town in a bid targeting the 2036 or 2040 Games, with an initial presentation to the IOC scheduled for November.
Health
Kenya Releases Twenty Ebola Contacts After 21 Days of Quarantine
Twenty people monitored after the first Kenyan case have completed their quarantine without symptoms, while 98 contacts remain under surveillance.
Security
Twelve people detained in the investigation into the death of a gendarme in Agboville
Twelve people have been placed under formal detention in the investigation into the death of Second Lieutenant Daniogo Klênon Lacina in Agboville.
Diplomacy
The Abidjan Border Forum opens three days of work on African borders
The third edition brings together public officials, experts, and partners in Port-Bouët to discuss security, integration, and the daily lives of border communities.
Miscellaneous News
In Kenya, Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-defendants found guilty of 191 murders
The High Court of Mombasa on Monday found Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-defendants guilty of the murder of 190 children and one adult in the Shakahola case. Sentencing is scheduled for November 6.
Diplomacy
Macky Sall withdraws his candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position
The former Senegalese president calls for the pursuit of consensus following the indicative vote on October 16 at the Security Council.
Economy
A $60 million green bond supports the valorization of cashew waste in Côte d’Ivoire
The funding must convert shells into bio-oils, biochar, fertilizers, and electricity, with a declared capacity of 90,000 tonnes of residues per year.
Economy
Ivory Coast regulates oil activities, including biofuels
The decree adopted on October 14 covers activity authorizations and installations, from their opening to their dismantling.