Ivory Coast

Measures to upgrade farming while maintaining sustainability and expanding domestic agro-processing are a priority of 2026-2030 budget; Agricultural Commodities Exchange, a market platform bringing more structure to how produce is priced, was set in 2025

Fitch Ratings has raised Côte d'Ivoire's long-term sovereign foreign currency credit rating from BB- to BB with a stable outlook, confirming the country's position as the second-best credit rating in sub-Saharan Africa, just under "Investment Grade"

The organization “La Force du Nous” - The Strength of Us, in collaboration with the youth of the Aboisso and Ebroakro Sanwi Solidarity Fund, launched the 6th edition of the Peace Marathon to encourage people to embrace peace as a daily practice

Abidjan stadium was bursting with the colors of ruling Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace as thousands of young people from municipalities across Ivory Coast reaffirmed support for candidate President Ouattara for election due on 25 October

A new case study proves the effectiveness of a school canteen as a mean to contrast school dropping; in the village of Batéguédea 2 the installation of a modern canteen serving a balanced meal every day resulted in attendance significantly increased

The Independent Electoral Commission is keeping its doors open with full service schedule over this weekend to favor the reception of candidacy files for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for 25 October

Sprinter Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith finished third in the 200m at Diamond League event in Lausanne, Switzerland, with her best time of the season despite extreme weather; the podium grants her access to the World Championships in Japan, on 13-21 September

Smoked tilapia, a national staple food typically served with local sides like attiéké or plantains, is suffering a shortage: the fact reflects a crisis affecting the country’s entire fishing industry

The Djidji Ayokwe, a prized 'talking drum', will be returned to Ivory Coast, after it was taken from the Ebrie tribe by French troops in 1916; once used to send warnings and messages, it was among 148 cultural items requested for repatriation in 2018

As tensions rise ahead of October polls, with many fearing election violence as seen in 2011, thousands of supporters of banned opposition candidate Tidjane Thiam have marched on the offices of the Ivory Coast electoral commission

Heavy rainfall provoked a nighttime landslide in the Abidjan city area, with casualties and damage to houses; despite efforts at all levels, dangers posed by unregulated development and extreme weather in urban centres are still high

Tidjane Thiam, a former Credit Suisse CEO, is not eligible to run for president because of his dual Ivorian-French nationality, a IC court ruled; he won his party’s primary in a smooth vote and was seen as the main challenger to President Ouattara