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RSF investigation - Benin's arrest of journalist Hugues Sossoukpè in Côte d'Ivoire: A state affair disguised as judicial cooperation
Reporters Without Borders
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What, exactly, did Côte d'Ivoire know about the operation that led to the arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè, director of the Beninese investigative media outlet Olofofo, on 10 July in Abidjan — and did it actively participate? RSF, which revealed...
Côte d'Ivoire outlast DR Congo, advance to the quarters undefeated
FIBA Basketball
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MOÇÂMEDES (Angola) - Côte d'Ivoire used a strong performance in the fourth quarter to defeat DR Congo 75-63, closing their 2025 AfroBasket Group A campaign undefeated in three games. The Ivorians trailed on numerous occasions, but they brought...
Bauxite, rutile take Cameroon to world stage
Cairns Post
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August 19, 2025
Cameroon’s mining sector is starting to attract global attention Growing bauxite and rutile endowment shows there are giants to be found Interest could deliver rich rewards to companies at the forefront When one considers mining destinations in...
The forgotten story of when Michael Jackson was crowned king-in-waiting in Cote d'Ivoire
GhanaWeb
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August 16, 2025
Many people know the story of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, and the voice behind many worldwide hit songs in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. However, few people know that the late singer is actual royalty, not just in the creative sense. He is...
Dally hits game-winning shot as Côte d'Ivoire overcome Cape Verde
FIBA Basketball
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MOÇÂMEDES (Angola) - With 17 seconds left, Will Tavares missed a free throw that could have put Cape Verde up by two. However, the Ivorians launched an immediate fast break that changed the course of the game. After Assemian Moulare missed a shot,...
Cote d'Ivoire to grace East African school games in Kakamega
Star
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St Peter's Mumias, the national rugby 7s champions during last week's nationals/HANDOUT Cote d’Ivoire are expected to field two teams as the 22nd Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games kick off in Kakamega...
Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire discuss boosting economic, investment ties
Zawya
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Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib met with Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kacou Houadja Léon Adom to discuss strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire across...
Afrobasket 2025: Rwanda lose opening game against Côte d'Ivoire
The New Times
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August 13, 2025
Point guard Ntore Habimana was the only Rwanda player to scored in double figures with 18 points but his contribution didn't prevent Cote d'ivoire from winning opening game 78-70 on Wednesday, August 13-courtesy
Costello, Moulare lead Côte d'Ivoire vs. Rwanda
FIBA Basketball
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MOÇÂMEDES (Angola) - Rwanda did many things right in their first 2025 AfroBasket game but a number of unnecessary errors resulted in a painful 78-70 loss to Cote d'Ivoire. At times, it seemed as if Rwanda would pull off another shocking result in...
2025 AfroBasket Quarterfinals ties set
FIBA Basketball
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LUANDA (Angola) - On Tuesday, the last two spots for the 2025 AfroBasket quarterfinals were decided following the conclusion of the classification round for the last eight. The eight remaining teams are still in the running to be crowned champions...
Two dead and dozens ill in listeria outbreak linked to cheese
Liverpool Echo
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August 19, 2025
Shoppers are being urged not to eat any potentially contaminated soft cheese amid fears the infection may reach the UK Steven White and Cheryl Mullin 19:36, 19 Aug 2025Updated 19:38, 19 Aug 2025 Health authorities have withdrawn potentially lethal...
Two deaths linked to listeria outbreak from cheese sold worldwide
Manchester Evening News
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August 19, 2025
Two people have died and dozens more have been made seriously ill Steven White and Josh Pennington Content editor 20:29, 19 Aug 2025 Health officials have withdrawn potentially lethal soft cheese following two deaths linked to a listeria outbreak....
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold worldwide as two dead and dozens ill
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 19, 2025
Two people have died following a listeria outbreak with health officials recalling potentially fatal soft cheese. In France, where the two victims also passed away, a further 21 people also became seriously ill from eating bacteria-contaminated...
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cheese as 32 countries affected
Birmingham Live
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August 19, 2025
A soft cheese which could be fatal when eaten has been recalled by health officials over concerns of a listeria outbreak. Two people have died in France, while a further 21 in the country have become seriously ill. It is understood they ate...
Women's Rugby World Rankings Ahead Of The 2025 Women's World Cup
FloRugby - Texas
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August 19, 2025
The Women's Rugby World Cup is finally here and the 16 international teams set to take the field are gearing up for the first round of group stages. The USA Women's Eagles will kickoff the World Cup against the No. 1 world-ranked England Rugby on...
Opposition activists call for Plan B nominee ahead of Ivorian presidential poll
Africanews
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August 19, 2025
With just over a week left for candidates to register for Ivory Coast’s October presidential elections, a group of opposition activists are calling for a Plan B nominee. The group consists of members of the former Movement of Students of Côte...
Warning as listeria outbreak kills two and makes 21 seriously ill prompting cheese recall
Leicestershire Live
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August 19, 2025
Health authorities have withdrawn potentially deadly soft cheese following two fatalities in France were linked to a listeria outbreak which it is feared could have spread to Britain. A further 21 individuals also fell seriously unwell after...
Le tambour sacré de Côte d'Ivoire revient : leçons du Kenya pour transformer des vies
The Conversation
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August 11, 2025
Le Parlement français a adopté à l'unanimité une loi visant à restituer le Djidji Ayôkwé, un tambour sacré volé par les forces coloniales en Côte d'Ivoire en 1916. Ce grand tambour en bois sculpté était autrefois utilisé par le peuple Ebrié, dans...
Cote d'Ivoire marks 65th anniversary of independence with parade
Xinhua News Agency
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ABIDJAN, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Cote d'Ivoire celebrated the 65th anniversary of its independence on Thursday with a grand military parade in the central city of Bouake. The parade along Reine Pokou Boulevard featured 4,900 personnel from national...
Two dead and dozens ill in listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold worldwide
The Mirror
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August 19, 2025
Health officials have recalled potentially fatal soft cheese after two people died following a listeria outbreak. A further 21 people also became seriously ill in France, where the two victims also passed away, from eating bacteria-contaminated...