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Côte d'Ivoire bans protests over opposition leaders' exclusion from election
In a statement released on Thursday, the National Security Council announced it would ban any public gatherings aimed at challenging the Constitutional Council's ruling barring two opposition leaders from standing in this month's election – a move...

Eni Signs Exploration Contract for Cote d'Ivoire Offshore Block
Eni SpA said it has signed an exploration contract with the Ivorian Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy for the CI-707 offshore block in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The license covers an area of around 1,130 square miles (2,926 square kilometers)...
Cocoa price hits historic high in Cote d'Ivoire
ABIDJAN, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said on Wednesday the guaranteed minimum price for local cocoa beans will climb to 2,800 CFA francs (5 U.S. dollars) per kilogram, a historic high for the world's leading cocoa...

Eni Acquires New Exploration Block Offshore Côte d'Ivoire
Oil & Gas Posted On Oct 01, 2025 Eni and the Ivorian Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy signed the exploration contract for the CI-707 offshore block in Abidjan, offshore Côte d'Ivoire. The license covers an area of approximately 2,926 square...

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Côte d'Ivoire for $844 Million Disbursement
Wed 01 Oct 2025 | 11:25 PM IMF Hails Egypt's Swift Measures In Response to COVID-19 Measures The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a staff-level agreement with Côte d'Ivoire under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit...

Eni signs exploration contract in Côte d'Ivoire
Eni announces the signing of an exploration contract with the Ivorian Ministry of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy for the CI-707 offshore block in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The license covers 2,926 km² in the Ivorian sedimentary basin, at sea depths of...

WAFU B U-17 Championship: Black Starlets settle for silver after penalties loss to Cote d’Ivoire
Ghana's Black Starlets finished second at the just-ended WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations following their defeat to Cote d'Ivoire in the final. The Black Starlets lost on penalties against the host country in the final on Friday night, missing out on...
GLOBALink | Chinese-built road brings new prosperity to northern Cote d'Ivoire
Feature: Chinese-built road brings new prosperity to northern Cote d'Ivoire
ABIDJAN, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- In northern Cote d'Ivoire, a new two-lane highway hums with trucks while women balance baskets of mangoes and bananas, calling out to passing drivers along the roadside. Built by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd....

Italian Eni has sold 30% of the Baleine project in Côte d'Ivoire to Vitol

Eni divests 30% of Baleine project in Côte d'Ivoire
Eni has completed the sale of 30% of the Baleine project in Côte d'Ivoire to Vitol. The Baleine project is the country's main offshore development and is currently owned by Eni (47.25%), Vitol (30%), and Petroci (22.75%). The transaction is part...
Ivorian National Fakes Kidnap In Ogun State To Extort Money From Family In Cote D'Ivoire
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday said it rescued a 38-year-old Ivorian national, Kacou Alleby, who was allegedly kidnapped in Ogun State. The police said it was later discovered that Kacou had staged his own abduction in a plot to extort money...

‘Group stage defeat to Cote d’Ivoire enough motivation’ – Ogum on WAFU B U-17 final
Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum says his side will go into their final game against Cote d'Ivoire looking to avenge their group stage defeat. Ghana lost 3-0 to the Ivorians in the second group stage game at the ongoing WAFU B U-17...

Côte d'Ivoire strengthens polio eradication efforts with modern laboratory
19 september 2025 - 06:31:04 MA 72 Views Panafrican News Agency Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (PANA) - Côte d’Ivoire has taken a crucial step in the efforts to protect children from the debilitating effects of poliovirus with the launch of an upgraded...

'We need guarantees from Yagbonwura and Mahama' – Ghanaian refugees in Côte d'Ivoire
The leader of the displaced Ghanaians in Vonkoro and other villages scattered within the Bouna Region of Cote d'Ivoire, Kawuro Kwasi David, has emphasised that until they get assurances from the Yagbonwura and the President of the Republic of...

Côte d'Ivoire shatters Egypt's dreams
KIGALI (Rwanda) – Côte d'Ivoire continues to make history at the FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025. The West African team secured their place in the Final for the first time after defeating tournament favourites Egypt 75–58. Led by Omar Mangassouba,...
Cote d'Ivoire marks 75th anniversary of strategic Port of Abidjan
ABIDJAN, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Celebrations began Thursday in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Port of Abidjan, a vital hub for the West African country's foreign trade and customs revenue. The opening...

Cote d'Ivoire annihilate hosts Rwanda to reach semis
KIGALI (Rwanda) - Cote d'Ivoire' continued their fairytale run in this year's FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket after easily seeing off hosts Rwanda 69-41 for a place in the Semifinals. Making a return for the first time since their debut in 2013 when...

Awalé Announces 100,000-Metre Drill Program at Odienné
HIGHLIGHTS 12,000-metre discovery drill program on 100%-owned permits with C$15 million cash on hand. Up to 88,000-metre discovery and resource definition drill program on the Odienné East JV permit throughout 2025-2026. Drilling begins October...

Young Ghanaian innovators design clean energy-powered agritech for smallholder farmers
Ten young Ghanaian agritech innovators are showcasing their newly improved, efficient, and clean energy-powered agritech as part of the United Nations University (UNU) - Institute of Natural Resources in Africa (INRA) Innovate for Clean...