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.
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All the latest news from Côte d'Ivoire: politics, economy, society, culture, sports, and development. A section dedicated to this leading country in French-speaking West Africa.
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
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.
Miscellaneous News
A truck loaded with rubberwood kills four people in Irobo
The heavy truck left the roadway on the coastal road on Saturday. The published reports differ on the circumstances and the identity of the victims.
Politics
Six PDCI executives summoned, the party calls for a national dialogue
The party states that the summons are scheduled from October 15 to 23 before an investigative chamber in Abidjan and calls for respect for the presumption of innocence.
Politics
Louis-André Dacoury-Tabley dies at 81 in Abidjan
The former Ivorian minister passed away on Saturday, October 17, in the economic capital. His career spanned several phases of national political life.
Diplomacy
Ivorian Namizata Sangaré becomes ECOWAS representative in Gambia
The former president of the CNDH was received by Minister Nialé Kaba before assuming her position within the regional representation.
Environment
In Bingerville, an observatory aims to detect plant diseases earlier
The regional system must monitor viruses, bacteria, fungi, and pests that threaten crops in West and Central Africa.
Health
The Chinese hospital ship conducts nearly 2,000 consultations in three days in Abidjan
Deployed until October 21, the free medical mission also extends its consultations to Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, in Bingerville, and at the Agban camp.
African Sport
FC San Pedro beats Nouadhibou 2-1 ahead of the return leg in Mauritania
The Ivorian club won the first leg of the second preliminary round and maintains a one-goal lead ahead of the return leg in Mauritania.
Security
Ivory Coast Tests Its Response to Maritime Trafficking in Abidjan
An exercise involving 66 participants simulated the interception of a suspicious vessel in order to assess the coordination of Ivorian maritime services with the justice system.
Culture
Isaach De Bankolé is preparing a pan-African film school in Abidjan
The Premier Continent project will combine vocational training and an international festival. Its launch is scheduled from October 25 to 27 in Abidjan.
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.
Politics
Maïmouna Bamba Dosso posthumously awarded the title of Knight
Deceased on October 8 in Abidjan, the senator received military funeral honors and a national distinction during the tribute organized by the Upper House.
Economy
The Mattei Plan mobilizes 639 million euros for Côte d’Ivoire
The funding must support projects in energy, agriculture, agro-industry, water, and infrastructure in support of the 2026-2030 National Development Plan (PND).
Music
Roseline Layo announces “Divas” with eight guests for November 27
Several tracks are already available, including "DEN’BA" with Fatoumata Diawara and the single "DIA," released on the day of the presentation.