Economy
AES: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Accelerate Towards a Free Trade Zone
The ECOWAS Trade Ministers are meeting in Bamako after two days of technical work on free movement, investments, and the creation of a three-party free trade zone.
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Politics
South Sudan: Transitional Government Dissolved Three Months Before Elections
Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government following an electoral reform that removed the requirement to complete the permanent Constitution and the census before the election.
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.
Politics
Sidya Touré will be buried in Abidjan on October 2nd
The family of former Guinean Prime Minister Sidya Touré has scheduled his burial for October 2 in Abidjan. The arrival of the body is announced for the day before.
African Sport
Ghana Premier League: Eric Tinkler leaves Asante Kotoko after four matches
Eric Tinkler requested to leave Asante Kotoko for personal reasons. The Ghanaian club accepted his departure after only four matchdays of the championship.
Environment
Ivory Coast: 24 Million Dollars to Restore Forest Landscapes and Strengthen Climate Resilience
Ivory Coast and the African Development Bank have launched a new investment phase of 24 million dollars dedicated to forest restoration and climate resilience.
African Sport
2028 Olympic Qualifiers: Uganda Parts Ways with Sheryl Botes Ten Days Before Zambia Match
FUFA and Sheryl Botes have decided not to continue their collaboration. The change comes ten days before the first Olympic match against Zambia.
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: Zoman FC surprises FC San Pedro at Laurent-Pokou Stadium
FC San Pedro was defeated 0-1 at home by Zoman FC. Sodji Romuald scored the only goal in the 73rd minute.
Football
Ivorian Ligue 1: Bouaké FC starts with a 2-1 victory against AFAD
Bouaké FC won 2-1 against AFAD Djékanou on Sunday, September 27, in the opening match of the Ivorian Ligue 1.
Football
Ivorian Ligue 1: SOA beats Stella d’Adjamé 2-1 in their season opener
SOA kicked off their 2026-2027 season with a 2-1 victory over Stella d’Adjamé on Sunday, during the first matchday of the Ivorian Ligue 1.
Economy
Ivory Coast: Abidjan and the Emirates Strengthen Their Dialogue on Investments
A meeting organized in Abidjan with CEPICI and CGECI reviewed the investment conditions between Côte d’Ivoire and the United Arab Emirates. No quantified agreement was announced.
Economy
Ivory Coast: Sidy Cissé appointed Director General of CDC-CI
Sidy Cissé takes the helm of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations of Côte d’Ivoire, with the mission to strengthen the mobilization of resources intended for major projects.
Society
Ivory Coast: Kandia Camara Promises More Support for Women of Gôh
In Gagnoa, Kandia Camara announced training sessions and increased support aimed at women in the Gôh region.
Miscellaneous News
Cocody: a man arrested with rearview mirrors allegedly stolen worth 510,000 FCFA
A 45-year-old man was arrested in Deux-Plateaux with several presumed stolen rearview mirrors. The damage is estimated at 510,000 FCFA.
Miscellaneous News
Abengourou: Man Found Dead in a Rubber Plantation, Suspect Arrested
The Abengourou BRI arrested a man following the discovery of a body in a rubber plantation. The public prosecutor's office has been notified.