Security
Ivory Coast Organizes Local Surveillance in Its 17 Border Regions
Prefects and sub-prefects will be required to coordinate services, create or update monitoring committees, and report incidents to the CNFCI.
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Economy
Bruno Koné calls for respect of the price of 578 FCFA for rubber
In Abidjan, the Minister of Agriculture has urged rubber industry stakeholders to apply the official price and ensure accurate weighing for the planters.
Society
Cahié Kunta sentenced to three months in prison in Abidjan
The president of the Red Hats was found guilty of disturbing public order, insults, and spreading false news. He had been incarcerated on October 27.
Miscellaneous News
In Kenya, Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years in prison for 191 murders
The High Court of Mombasa has imposed two consecutive sentences of one hundred years each against the leader of the Shakahola sect. His 28 co-defendants received sentences ranging from ten to 160 years in prison.
Society
The CNDH opens its award on illegal gold mining until November 20
The tenth edition of the National Human Rights Award recognizes initiatives against violations related to illegal gold mining. Applications are open until November 20.
Politics
Acquitted of treason, Tundu Lissu sentenced to four years in prison
The High Court of Tanzania upheld the incitement charge against the leader of Chadema after dismissing the accusation of treason, which carries the death penalty.
Economy
Didier Drogba and Jay-Jay Okocha expected at CANEX to discuss the sports business
The two former internationals are scheduled to speak on Friday in Lagos as part of a program dedicated to the financing, marketing, and markets of African creative industries.
Politics
The Ivorian Senate tests electronic voting during the review of four laws
The first digital votes replaced the roll call and delivered their results in less than three minutes in the committees gathered in Yamoussoukro.
Health
The Cocody Major Burns Center Adds Ten Beds for Children
The pediatric extension increases capacity from seven to 17 beds and includes hospitalization, intensive care, and isolation areas.
Economy
The Senate authorizes the ratification of the American donation of 300 million dollars for energy
The unanimous vote completes the parliamentary stage of the regional compact aimed at modernizing the Ivorian network and developing electricity exchanges in West Africa.
Politics
In Somalia, the Supreme Court orders elections within 90 days
The judges consider that the presidential mandate ended on May 15 and limit the government to routine matters during the transition.
Economy
Ivory Coast inaugurates a 46 MW biomass power plant in Ayebo
Commissioned on Thursday in South Comoé, the facility is set to convert agricultural residues into electricity for the equivalent of 1.7 million people.
Politics
Nigerian judiciary cancels Atiku’s candidacy ahead of January election
A Federal High Court has invalidated the leadership that had endorsed him. The candidate and his party announce an appeal ahead of the presidential election on January 16.
Security
Nigeria denies any truce with Boko Haram and maintains its operations
The Nigerian Defense denies any ceasefire with Boko Haram or ISWAP and states that operations continue against the armed groups.
Economy
The Senate reserves the status of shipowner exclusively for legal entities
The reform aligns the Ivorian Maritime Code with the UEMOA regulation and provides support for national operators.
Sport
Ivory Coast submits eight nominations for the 2026 CAF Awards
Six players as well as the two national teams are included on the lists released by the CAF ahead of the ceremony on December 7 in Lagos.