Light rains and sunshine boost Ivory Coast's main cocoa crop, say farmers

In the western region of Soubre, the southern region of Agboville and the eastern region of Abengourou, where rains are below average, and in the southern region of Divo, farmers report abundant cocoa pods despite uneven rainfall, boosting hopes...

Over 8,000 refugees affected by Gbinyiri crisis return home from Ivory Coast – Minister

Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa About 8,000 Ghanaian refugees have safely returned home from the Ivory Coast, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, has revealed. Mr Ablakwa noted that the latest census conducted revealed that of...

'Côte d’Ivoire's next president must tackle urgent human rights issues'

16 september 2025 - 07:24:34 MA 213 Views Panafrican News Agency Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s (PANA) - Côte d’Ivoire’s next president must seize the opportunity of their mandate to prioritise the human rights of everyone in the country, human rights...

Gbinyiri crisis: Over 8,000 refugees return home from Ivory Coast

By Iddi Yire Accra, Sept 15, GNA – About 8,000 Ghanaian refugees have safely returned home from the Ivory Coast, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, has revealed. Mr Ablakwa noted that the latest census conducted...

Feeling forgotten, Ivory Coast rape survivors seek healing together

Three victims of sexual violence in Man on August 15, 2025. The 2011 post-election crisis killed around 3,000 people.[AFP] Juliette Bie was at her sick mother's bedside when two men barged through the door of her home in western Ivory Coast and...

ORAL principles strongly undergird my decisions as Foreign Minister — Ablakwa  

By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, Sept 15, GNA – Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to recover all stolen State resources through the establishment of the...

Ivory Coast’s ‘iron lady’ makes stunning comeback as presidential hopeful

YAMOUSSOUKRO - Former Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo has gone from hiding in a bunker in an attempt to avoid arrest to defiantly announcing she will run for president. In an extraordinary comeback, the controversial 76-year-old was this week...

LACRA Leadership Embarks On Exploratory Mission To Ivory Coast Cocoa Industry

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia—The Liberia Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has launched a week-long exploratory mission to the Republic of Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer. Acting Director General Dan Saryee...

Ivory Coast's 'iron lady' - from hiding in a bunker to presidential hopeful

Ivory Coast's 'iron lady' - from hiding in a bunker to presidential hopeful

Former Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo has gone from hiding in a bunker in an attempt to avoid arrest to defiantly announcing she will run for president. In an extraordinary comeback, the controversial 76-year-old was this week surprisingly...

Cote d'Ivoire marks 75th anniversary of strategic Port of Abidjan

ABIDJAN, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Celebrations began Thursday in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Port of Abidjan, a vital hub for the West African country's foreign trade and customs revenue. The opening...

Ivory Coast’s main opposition says will not boycott tense polls

Abidjan – Ivory Coast’s main opposition party said Thursday it had no plans to boycott next month’s presidential election and still stood behind its candidate despite him being barred from running. The constitutional council on Monday excluded...

The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency

Wedaeli Chibelushi ShareSave The former first lady is promising to "modernise" Ivory Coast, should she win the election Former Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo has gone from hiding in a bunker in an attempt to avoid arrest to defiantly...

2nd Abidjan Auto Show kicks off in Cote d'Ivoire

ABIDJAN, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- The second Abidjan Auto Show (SAA) opened Thursday for a five-day event in Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital. It brings together national and international players in the automotive sector with the aim of supporting...

Usibras Ghana threatens exit to Ivory Coast over raw material shortages and rising costs

Usibras Ghana Limited, one of the country’s largest cashew processing companies, has announced plans to relocate its operations to the Ivory Coast, citing persistent challenges that have crippled its ability to sustain production. The company,...

Usibras Ghana threatens exit to Ivory Coast over raw material shortages and rising sosts

Usibras Ghana Limited, one of the country’s largest cashew processing companies, has announced plans to relocate its operations to the Ivory Coast, citing persistent challenges that have crippled its ability to sustain production. The company,...

Major FIFA rule change confirmed – and it could impact Sunderland in the Premier League

Sunderland’s schedule will change next season after FIFA approved a new format for international breaks Sunderland will be impacted by a major change to the international football calendar from 2026 onwards. The shift comes ahead of the expanded...

Côte d'Ivoire clears a new presidential candidate

Côte d’Ivoire’s former First Lady Simone Gbagbo was cleared to stand in next month’s presidential election. The 76-year-old’s inclusion in a list of five candidates came as a surprise following the controversial disqualification of other...

Ghana’s Largest Cashew Processor set to relocate to Ivory Coast

Usibras Ghana Limited, the country’s largest cashew processing company, has announced that it is considering relocating its operations to the Ivory Coast due to severe challenges threatening its survival. The company, which has operated a 24-hour...

Ivory Coast bars top opposition leaders from contesting presidential election

Ivory Coast on Monday barred two top opposition leaders, ex-president Laurent Gbagbo and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam, from next month’s presidential election in which President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a controversial fourth term....