Cote d'Ivoire

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• 01:03

  150 Ivorian Solders Sent To Join UN Forces In Mali

  by Headlines Africa Added 2 months ago 144 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'Ivoire is sending, for the first time, a combat unit of 150 soldiers to Mali. The troops will be joining the United Nations peacekeepers in the tense Timbuktu region known as MINUSMA. Mali's north fell under the control of jihadists linked to Al-Qa

• 02:24

  Leaders Converge In Abidjan To Discuss Continent's Development

  by Headlines Africa Added 3 months ago 158 Views / 0 Likes

  The second international conference on the emergence of Africa opened in Abidjan to discuss efforts which will lead the development of the continent. The conference brings together some 400 participants, including Heads of state from countries including S

• 02:12

  Ivorians Mark First Anniversary Of Beach Resort Attack

  by Headlines Africa Added 4 months ago 131 Views / 0 Likes

  It has been one year since a deadly jihadist attack in the Grand Bassam in Cote d'Ivoire. Locals and leaders took the street in a solemn march to remember those who were slain in the attack which claimed the lives of 19 people.

• 03:19

  Breeding Programme Saving Rare Crocodile In Cote D'Ivoire

  by Headlines Africa Added 5 months ago 139 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'Ivoire's main zoo, which was nearly obliterated during its 2011 civil war, has become the basis of an unlikely effort to save Africa's most endangered crocodile. This newly-documented species of slender-snouted crocodile was discovered by an Americ

• 00:44

  Cote D'Ivoire Govt Says Troops' Protest Over Wages Is Uncalled For

  by Headlines Africa Added 5 months ago 132 Views / 0 Likes

  The government of Cote d'Ivoire has condemned a Special Forces revolt that took place earlier this week in the army barracks town of Adiake. Soldiers have been demanding salary increases and the payment of promised bonuses. The mutiny follows a deal struc

• 01:08

  Cote D'Ivoire Government Urges Striking Employees To Return To Their Posts

  by Headlines Africa Added 5 months ago 136 Views / 0 Likes

  The government in Cote d'Ivoire has called on state employees to end their strike. It's vowed to declare the industrial action illegal, and take appropriate measures. State workers are demanding pay rises and the settlement of bonuses owed in arrears. The

• 00:49

  Foreign Investor Confidence In Cote D'Ivoire Remains Stable

  by Headlines Africa Added 6 months ago 42 Views / 0 Likes

  A two-day mutiny by soldiers in the country have done little to dent investors' faith that President Alassane Ouattara will retain control and push ahead with reforms. Dollar-bonds maturing in 2024, 2028 and 2032 - the main exposure point of foreign portf

• 01:07

  Ivorian Prime Minister Resigns, Dissolves Government

  by Headlines Africa Added 6 months ago 43 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'Ivoire's Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan has resigned and dissolved the country's government. Duncan announced his resignation after a meeting with President Alassane Ouattara, at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan. Duncan had been expected to

• 00:38

  First Parliamentary Election Results In Cote D'Ivoire Announced

  by Headlines Africa Added 7 months ago 157 Views / 0 Likes

  Results of the parliamentary elections in Cote d'Ivoire have been released following a vote counting process that began on Monday. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Housing and Social Housing have been re-elected despite being sacked

• 00:41

  Cote D'Ivoire's Ruling Party Secures Strong Majority In Parliamentary Elections

  by Headlines Africa Added 7 months ago 150 Views / 0 Likes

  In Cote D'Ivoire, the ruling party has secured a strong parliamentary majority in recent legislative election results. President Allasane Outtara's party has won 167 seats in the 254-seat National Assembly. According to the Independent Electoral Commissio

• 00:39

  Vote Counting For Parliamentary Elections Begins In Cote D'Ivoire

  by Headlines Africa Added 7 months ago 143 Views / 0 Likes

  Vote counting has began in Cote d'Ivoire after the country cast their parliamentary vote on Sunday. According to authorities, the voting process was carried out smoothly in the wake of scattered incidents in recent months. The ruling coalition is seeking

• 01:51

  Disadvantaged Ivorian Children Get Rare Chance To Play Golf

  by Headlines Africa Added 7 months ago 143 Views / 0 Likes

  Underprivileged children in Cote d'Ivoire are getting a rare opportunity to indulge in a sport associated with the wealthy in society. It's part of a wider initiative to tackle poverty through sport.

• 01:55

  Increase In Air Pollution In Cote D'Ivoire As Motorists Buy Cheap, Dirty Fuel

  by Headlines Africa Added 8 months ago 161 Views / 0 Likes

  Some commodity trading companies are under suspicion of taking advantage of weak fuel standard in West African region especially in Côte d'Ivoire to produce, deliver and sell diesel and gasoline, which is damaging to people's health. Locals in the capital

• 01:08

  Cameroonian Runner Foimi Wins 2nd Edition Of Annual Abidjan International Marathon

  by Headlines Africa Added 8 months ago 158 Views / 0 Likes

  The second edition of the Abidjan International Marathon took place in the Ivorian capital city on Tuesday. Cameroon's Justin Foimi crossed the finish line first, with a time of 2 hours and 28 minutes. In the 42 kilometer race, the previous titleholder, B

• 01:35

  Cote D'Ivoire Government Bans Consumption Of Alcohol Sold In Sachets

  by Headlines Africa Added 8 months ago 62 Views / 0 Likes

  The Ivorian government has banned the production, importation and sale of alcohol in sachets, on health grounds. According to government spokesperson Bruno Kone, the ban is meant to help minimize the impact of alcohol on young people, especially students.

• 01:01

  Ivorian Court Validates Referendum Results On New Constitution

  by Headlines Africa Added 8 months ago 145 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'ivoire's top court has validated the results of a referendum backing a new constitution. President Alassane Ouattara has welcomed the results and says it will help the country turn the page after a decade of political turmoil. An overwhelming major

• 00:59

  Low Turnout Recorded As Vote Counting Continues In Cote D'Ivoire

  by Headlines Africa Added 8 months ago 143 Views / 0 Likes

  Vote counting in Cote d'Ivoire continues following Sunday's constitutional referendum. A low turnout has been recorded, though. President Alassane Ouattara has been pushing for the constitutional amendments. He argues that it will ennsure lasting peace in

• 02:02

  Ivorians To Vote On Proposed New Constitution

  by Headlines Africa Added 8 months ago 146 Views / 0 Likes

  On Sunday the 30th of October voters, in Cote d'Ivoire will take part in a constitutional referendum. Campaigns began on Saturday the 22nd and will end tomorrow. The ruling party is drumming support for the proposed constitution, arguing that the draft is

• 02:14

  Cote D'Ivoire's Cocoa's Low Returns Prompt Farmers To Switch To Rubber

  by Headlines Africa Added 9 months ago 154 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'Ivoire, the world's top cocoa producer is also Africa's leading rubber exporter. In the past few years rubber farming has become quite popular -- so much so that the growing number of rubber plantations have started threatening the production of fo

• 02:35

  Cote D'Ivoire's Cocoa Production Falls 12.6% In 2015-2016 Season

  by Headlines Africa Added 9 months ago 171 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'Ivoire has seen its production of cocoa sharply decrease this year, due to the effects of global warming. As a result the government has announced that the cocoa buying price for the next season starting October 1 will increase by 10%. Uche Okoronk

• 03:19

  Cote D’Ivoire Set To Decide On A New Constitution In October

  by Headlines Africa Added 11 months ago 163 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'Ivoire is set to hold a constitutional referendum on the 30th of October. One of the most pertinent issues in this constitutional vote is the controversial nationality clause, the main reason behind years of unrest and civil war.

• 01:14

  Burkina Faso And Cote D'Ivoire Discuss Security Issues

  by Headlines Africa Added 11 months ago 186 Views / 0 Likes

  The fight against terrorism has topped the agenda at the 5th Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso Summit. The meeting held in Yamoussoukro in Cote d'Ivoire also marks the first official visit by Burkina Faso president Christian Kabore to Cote D'ivoire. The lead

• 01:34

  Farmers Faced With The Effects Of Climate Change In Côte D'Ivoire

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 159 Views / 0 Likes

  Over the past few years, Cote d'Ivoire has been ravaged by drought, which has had a major impact on what was once a thriving agricultural sector. Farmers, who are bearing the brunt of climate change, are worried about food security.

• 02:28

  Ivorian Artist Aboudia Takes Over New York Art Exhibition

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 230 Views / 0 Likes

  One young African artist has gone from drawing with the street children of Abidjan to exhibiting his work at a top New York gallery. Ivorian painter, Aboudia was recently hosted by the Ethan Cohen gallery to showcase his latest work, inspired by his home

• 01:49

  Trial Of Former Ivorian First Lady Begins In Abidjan

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 172 Views / 0 Likes

  The trial of Simone Gbagbo, the former first lady of Cote d'Ivoire, on charges of crimes against humanity, opened Tuesday in Abidjan. Mrs. Gbagbo has already been handed a 20-year jail sentence for "attacking state authority" over her role in post-electio

• 01:41

  Former Bukina Faso Leader Blaise Compaore Becomes Ivorian

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 116 Views / 0 Likes

  Burkina Faso's ousted leader Blaise Compaore has been granted Ivorian citizenship, effectively ending the prospect of his extradition to face murder charges back home. The order was signed by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara in November 2014, but has o

• 01:32

  UN Mission Set To Wind Down Operations In Cote D'Ivoire

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 101 Views / 0 Likes

  Following peaceful elections in October the United Nations has said that it is in plans to wind down its operations in Cote d'Ivoire. [TAKE VO]The UN mission in the country will be drawn down from its current strength of five thousand, four hundred and th

• 01:11

  More Women Appointed To The New Cote D'Ivoire Government

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 142 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote D'Ivoire's Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan has appointed more women to his new government, tasked with accelerating economic growth in the world's top cocoa producer and west African powerhouse. He handed one out of four portfolios to women, and

• 01:33

  Cote D'Ivoire Security Forces On High Alert Ahead Of Poll Results

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 146 Views / 0 Likes

  Security forces in Cote d'Ivoire are bracing for busy days ahead. The last elections triggered months of violence, in which more than 3000 were killed. Five years on, in some regions, tensions are still simmering.

• 02:19

  Fashion Designers In Cote D'Ivoire Hope For Industry Revival

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 113 Views / 0 Likes

  One local industry pinning its hopes on a peaceful election in Cote d'Ivoire is the fashion trade. Abidjan has long been known for its design creativity. And one international high-flyer has made it his mission - to revive the local business.

• 01:14

  Cote D'Ivoire Holds Elections For New Leader

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 152 Views / 0 Likes

  Thousands of Ivorians woke up early to take part in the voting process. As early as 6am local time voters had already set camp in various poling centers. At this school in the capital Abidjan, voters appeared excited at taking part in the polls which are

• 02:32

  Allasane Ouattara Launches Re-election Bid

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 246 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'ivoire President Alassane Ouattara launched his re-election bid on Friday with a pledge to improve citizens' access to justice. The Ivorian leader is hoping to win another term in office in an October 25 poll. He hopes the polls will cement the cou

• 03:31

  Ivory Coast Cocoa Farmers Encroaching Into National Parks

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 128 Views / 0 Likes

  Cote d'ivoire government planning to expel thousands of illegal cocoa farmers from parks and reserves in a bid to save the country's forests after decades of environmental degradation.

• 01:57

  Cote D'Ivoire Schools Open As New Education Law Takes Effect

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 154 Views / 0 Likes

  Monday marked the first day of the new school year in Cote d'Ivoire and the first day of compulsory schooling. Parents who don't send their children to school face a stiff fine or even jail time. CCTV's Kathryn Ogunde reports.

• 01:44

  Cote D'ivoire Bird Flu: Farmers Across West Africa Count Hefty Losses

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 225 Views / 0 Likes

  Poultry farmers across West Africa are counting hefty losses after losing their chicken to a series of outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu strain in the region. The virus first broke out in April in Cote d'ivoire.

• 03:08

  Ivory Coast Rubber Plantations

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 238 Views / 0 Likes

  In West Africa, Ivory Coast farmers have begun transforming their plantations to accommodate rubber. It's a trend that has propelled the country to become the number one rubber producer in Africa. Here's Africa 54's Mel Bailey.

• 02:08

  Cote D’Ivoire Rice Industry Calls For Goverment Subsidies

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 256 Views / 0 Likes

  Players in Cote d'Ivoire's agricultural sector are demanding government subsidies to support local rice production. The West African nation is the world's top cocoa exporter, and farmers are getting attracted by high market prices. However, the focus on c

• 15:28

  UN Secretary General Outraged At Sexual Attacks By Peacekeepers In Côte D’Ivoire

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 233 Views / 0 Likes

  UN SG As you know, more serious allegations have been raised about the conduct of United Nations troops in the Central African Republic. I cannot put into words how anguished, angered and ashamed I am by recurrent reports over the years of sexual exploita

• 01:46

  Ivorians Ignore Whitening Cream Ban

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 160 Views / 0 Likes

  In Cote D'Ivoire, a ban on skin lightening products is not stopping many women from using the dangerous chemicals. And increasingly men are using the products as well. CCTV's Maria Galang reports.

• 01:43

  Magic System Et Le Rotary Club - Abidjan S'engagent Contre L'Ulcère De Buruli En Côte D'Ivoire.

  by Headlines Africa Added 1 year ago 228 Views / 0 Likes

  Magic System et le Rotary Club - Abidjan Cocody-Sud s'engagent dans la lutte contre l'Ulcère de Buruli , une maladie dont souffre de nombreuses personnes en Côte d'Ivoire. Magic System épousant la cause va donner, en décembre un concert, dont les fonds vo