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.
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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.
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.
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.
Security
In Nigeria, Waidi Shaibu inspects the front after the Mairari attack
The head of the Nigerian army has called on troops deployed in the Northeast to maintain pressure against Boko Haram and ISWAP. The visit comes after an attack whose toll remains disputed.
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.