Africa Ivory Coast Former president Laurent Gbagbo, founder of the Front Populaire Ivoirien, now plagued by strong divisions, has proposed the creation of a new political party and the announcement has generated much attention
Africa Ivory Coast 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
Africa Ivory Coast 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
Africa Ivory Coast The country has been confirmed as the site of the African women's basketball championship, AfroBasket, to be held in July 2025 in Abidjan
Africa Ivory Coast Major cocoa processing plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have halted or curtailed operations due to financial difficulties in purchasing cocoa beans; the challenge is hitting the global cocoa industry and could lead to a worldwide spike in chocolate prices