Security
Nine Zimbabweans prosecuted in South Africa for alleged departure to the war in Ukraine
Arrested at OR Tambo airport and in a hotel in Johannesburg, the nine men are being held in custody in two separate proceedings.
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Diplomacy
The ECOWAS biometric card must be accepted at borders starting January 2027
The Freetown Declaration sets a common date for the recognition of the document at official border posts in West Africa.
African Sport
Three Ivorian Judokas Win Bronze in Yaoundé
The official results list a junior podium, a cadet podium, and a senior podium between November 6 and 8 in Cameroon.
Society
The Yopougon-Bingerville BRT is scheduled to enter service in early 2029
The deadline announced on Monday by Robert Beugré Mambé sets the start of operations nearly two years later than the timeline presented at the launch of the work.
Economy
Xavier Bettel leads an economic mission in Abidjan across six sectors
The delegation led by the Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister is bringing together construction, industry, consulting, digital, health, and agriculture companies in Abidjan until November 11.
Education
Applications for the recruitment of higher education assistants open until November 26
The ministry outlines the schedule, age requirements, accepted diplomas, and required documents for this supplementary session.
Economy
Afema advances towards detailed engineering with a contract worth 20 million Australian dollars
Turaco Gold entrusts GR Engineering with the detailed design and procurement preparation of the future South-Comoé gold complex.
Politics
Pascal Affi N’Guessan becomes Vice President of the APPI for West Africa
The president of the FPI joins the first continental bureau of the APPI, established for three years following the adoption of its charter in Addis Ababa.
Politics
In Sudan, the army arrests Ahmed Haroun, former official wanted by the ICC
The leader of the former president Omar al-Bashir’s party was taken into custody after a lengthy public interview. His arrest revives the case opened in The Hague since 2007.
Miscellaneous News
In Egypt, a collision between two trains causes at least seven deaths and 112 injuries
The Giza-Fayoum train collided with the rear of a convoy traveling from Cairo to Aswan. Several carriages derailed, and a technical investigation has been launched.
African Sport
USM Alger beats Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 and wins its second African Super Cup
The people of Algiers made the difference thanks to Zakaria Draoui, Saadi Radouani, and Ahmed Khaldi. The club pockets $500,000 after its victory in Pretoria.
Miscellaneous News
In Senegal, at least 21 dead in the sinking of a pirogue off the coast of Kébémer
Search efforts continue on the Grande Côte, where only one survivor was found on Saturday evening and the total number of passengers remained unknown.
Economy
SIREXE 2026 expects 36 ministerial delegations from 23 countries in Abidjan
Scheduled from November 18 to 22 at the Exhibition Park, the fair will bring together public officials, investors, and professionals from the mining and energy sectors.
Environment
In Bouaflé, several illegal gold mining sites remain unoccupied after two months of operations
The departmental committee observed no reoccupation in Lagrikro and Pangbankouamékro. The authorities continue to maintain patrols and community surveillance.
African Sport
The Springboks inflict a 66-7 defeat on Italy ahead of the clash against France
South Africa scored nine tries in Turin and secured a fourth win in four matches ahead of their trip to Paris.
Politics
Sidi Touré announces his re-election as Vice President of Liberal International
The Ivorian minister obtains a new mandate within the 2026-2028 bureau elected during the 65th congress held in Bangkok and Taipei.