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.
West Africa
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Politics
Eleven bills on the agenda of the Ivorian Senate by December 21
The schedule adopted on October 20 also includes parliamentary information sessions and the review of a report on the transfer of powers to local authorities.
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.
Miscellaneous News
Twelve people placed under detention order following the death of a gendarme in Grand-Yapo
The Abidjan prosecutor's office announces the opening of a judicial investigation against twelve individuals in the inquiry into the death of Second Lieutenant Daniogo Klênon Lacina.
Diplomacy
John Mahama does not close the door to Russian aid against terrorism in the Sahel
The Ghanaian president believes that any partner genuinely committed to combating armed groups must be able to support the countries in the region.
Economy
The European Union grants 3 million euros to lagoon transport in Abidjan
The funding must initiate a program of 13 lagoon stations and 25 water buses aimed at better connecting the modes of transport in Greater Abidjan.
Politics
Burkina Faso reinstates the death penalty in its new Penal Code
The text unanimously adopted by the People's Legislative Assembly revisits the abolition decided in 2018 and expands the criminal response to several crimes.
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.
Religion
Édiémou Blin Jacob, a prominent figure of Celestial Christianity in Côte d’Ivoire, has died
The religious leader passed away during the night of October 18 to 19 in a clinic in Abidjan. He had dedicated several decades to interreligious dialogue and the promotion of peace.
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.
African Sport
The CAS will issue its decision on Senegal-Morocco at the end of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport plans to issue a full decision by the end of November on the Senegalese appeal concerning the 2025 AFCON final.
Economy
Air France and Air Côte d’Ivoire will share their codes starting October 25
The two companies will market their respective flights between Abidjan and Paris under their own codes, offering more scheduling options for travelers.
Football
Yan Diomandé follows up a goal with an assist for Real Madrid
The young Ivorian striker contributed to two of Madrid’s four goals against Sevilla, eight days after his first goal in La Liga.
Security
One hundred and two student gendarmes expelled after toxicology tests
The inspections carried out in the schools of Toroguhé and Agbékoi led to the exclusion of 62 recruits in Daloa and 40 others in Abidjan.
Economy
The gasoline shortage reaches Niamey despite the export ban
Long lines have formed in the Nigerien capital as the government now reserves domestic production for the internal market.
Economy
Ivory Coast signs a framework that could reach 500 million dollars
Signed in Bangkok, the partnership covers 2026 to 2029. Its ceiling does not correspond to an immediate disbursement in favor of the Ivorian state.