About a hundred kilometres east of Abidjan, an ambulance ship went into operation at the beginning of June to serve more than 14 villages bordering the lagoon that already had difficult access in terms of travel

Fairtrade cocoa programme has been suspended in Ivory Coast due to suspicions of contamination with uncertified coffee beans

Health workers riding bicycles and medical equipment, are making great strides in the fight against malaria by travelling between remote villages, reducing malaria cases by up to 70% in some areas

The 13th Abidjan Arts and Performing Arts Market, a trade fair dedicated to the sector, will take place in the Ivorian economic capital April 13-20, with the aim of highlighting youth and innovation in programming

Street vending on main roads, begging, and the use of handcarts has been banned in Abidjan by District Governor Ibrahim Cissé Bacongo, with police checks intensifying in recent days