Politics
Ivory Coast: Guillaume Soro Re-elected as Head of GPS
The sole candidate in the running, former Prime Minister Guillaume Soro, was re-elected as president of Générations et Peuples Solidaires during the internal vote on September 26, 2026.
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Football
Ivorian Ligue 1: Yamoussoukro FC defeats ASEC Mimosas 1-0
The newly promoted Yamoussoukro FC defeated ASEC Mimosas 1-0 in their first match in the Ivorian Ligue 1, thanks to a goal by Doumbia Mory.
Security
Ivory Coast: The Army Creates a Battalion Specialized in Mountain Warfare
In Man, the Western Security Battalion has officially been replaced by a unit specialized in mountainous and forested areas.
Miscellaneous News
Agboville: Eight-month pregnant woman killed, suspect escapes lynching
The main suspect in the death of an eight-month pregnant woman in Agboville was evacuated by the gendarmes after being confronted by local residents.
Economy
Ivory Coast: Abidjan to Host the United States-Africa Business Summit in 2027
Ivory Coast has been selected to host the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in 2027, marking the first time it will be held in French-speaking West Africa.
Miscellaneous News
Deux-Plateaux: Alleged Fake German Journalist Arrested for Fraud
A 33-year-old man suspected of posing as a German journalist to defraud women was arrested in Deux-Plateaux.
Economy
Ivory Coast: More than 39 billion FCFA claimed from the State by suppliers
SYNAFECI states that more than 39 billion FCFA in claims have been submitted for payment and calls for faster processing of the files.
Education
Koumassi: Students Demand the Release of Classrooms Occupied by Evicted Families
In Koumassi, students are demanding the return of classrooms still occupied by families evicted from Koumassi Campement.
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.
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.
African Sport
AFCON 2027: Mauritania beats Central African Republic 3-1 in their opening match
Mauritania defeated the Central African Republic 3-1 in their first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, thanks to Koïta, Camara, and Diallo.
African Sport
AFCON 2027: Cameroon beats Comoros 3-1 with a goal from Mbeumo
Cameroon dominated Comoros 3-1 in Garoua in their opening match of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Bryan Mbeumo scored the second goal.
African Sport
AFCON 2027: Down 2-0, Zimbabwe comes back to defeat Sierra Leone 3-2
Marshall Munetsi scored a brace, including the decisive goal in the 88th minute, to secure a spectacular victory for the Warriors after coming back from a two-goal deficit.