Security
Boundiali: a fire ravages part of the police station
A fire damaged the Boundiali police station during the night of September 24 to 25. No deaths have been reported.
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Get updates on the political, economic, social, cultural, and security news from West African countries. This section covers the regional dynamics of one of Africa’s most influential zones.
Politics
Ivory Coast: Government Aims to Toughen Penalties Against Illegal Gold Mining
The Ivorian government has adopted a bill providing for increased penalties against illegal gold mining, which can reach up to 20 years in certain cases.
Economy
Cocoa: Koné Moussa Remobilizes Striking Producers in Biankouma
In Biankouma, Koné Moussa called on cocoa producers to maintain their mobilization as part of the SYNAP-CI's unlimited strike.
Society
Ivory Coast: Results of the administrative competitions of July 25 and 26 are online
The candidates concerned can consult their results on the Public Service portal. Complaints will be accepted from September 25 to October 24, 2026, for four types of material errors.
Football
Ivory Coast-Ghana: The Elephants win 2-0 in Bouaké
Ivory Coast dominated Ghana 2-0 on Thursday in Bouaké, thanks to Malick Yalcouyé and Franck Kessié, to kick off their 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Technology
Ivory Coast: the country becomes the 75th signatory of the Artemis agreements
Ivory Coast signed the Artemis agreements on September 24, 2026, in Abidjan, becoming the 75th country to join this space framework.
Diplomacy
At the UN, Côte d’Ivoire demands a permanent seat for Africa
At the UN General Assembly, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné advocated for a reform of the Security Council granting permanent representation to Africa.
Culture
Ivory Coast Orange 2035: an agreement with UNDP to structure the creative industries
The Ivorian government and UNDP have signed a memorandum aimed at structuring the cultural and creative industries, with a focus on data, training, digital technology, and investment.
