The Elephants Have an Afcon Date With Destiny
Title holders Cote d’Ivoire face a date with destiny as they seek to sneak into the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup with victory over Group C rivals Morocco in Oyem on Tuesday. The Elephants must win to reach the knockout stages or face the embarrassment of a first round exit in the defence of […]
Mutinying Troops Strike Deal With Government in Bouake
The Ivory Coast’s government and mutinying troops have reached a final deal at talks in Bouake, government sources said, shortly after talks were interrupted by gunfire at barracks across the country. Hours before the agreement, troops sealed off the northern city of Korhogo and the second largest city, Bouake, where they surrounded the building in […]
Ten African Economies to Watch in 2017
The continued failure of commodity prices to recover significantly and the global slowdown of economic growth, especially in China and other emerging markets, made 2016 a tumultuous year for many African economies, indeed, “the worst year for average economic growth” in the region in over twenty years, according to a report from Ernst & Young. […]
Regional Energy Co-operation Summit to discuss opportunities for West African collaboration on energy projects: Côte d’Ivoire, 26-27 January 2017
Cross-border co-operation in West Africa is crucial to develop mechanisms that facilitate trade and power exchange among States. As one of the fastest growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, Côte d’Ivoire is a popular entry point for African and international companies seeking to invest in the region, as well as harbouring the headquarters of the African […]
Wilfried Zaha sets up winner on Ivory Coast debut
Wilfried Zaha came off the bench to provide the decisive cross on his Ivory Coast debut as they beat Sweden 2-1 in their African Cup of Nations warm-up friendly. Having been snubbed by Roy Hodgson, current Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce, and then Gareth Southgate, Zaha switched allegiance to the country of his birth – […]
President Alassane Ouattara Announces Deal to End Army Mutiny
Ivory Coast’s president says his government has reached an agreement with mutinying soldiers to end a two-day revolt. The uprising over pay and living conditions had spread to cities across the West African country. President Alassane Ouattara said Saturday he had agreed to take the soldiers’ grievances about pay into account, but voiced strong objections […]
Violence Erupts in Ivory Coast As Ex-Soldiers Demand Pay
Gunfire was heard at three military camps in Ivory Coast as former fighters asked for back pay and bonuses. The violence was similar to a 2014 strike where former rebels made similar demands. Violence erupted in three different parts of Ivory Coast on Friday, according to local residents and army officers. Gunfire was heard at […]
Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho left frustrated after Ivory Coast refuse to delay Eric Bailly’s arrival for AFCON
Jose Mourinho has been left frustrated by the Ivory Coast’s decision not to delay Eric Bailly’s departure for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Manchester United defender started against Middlesbrough on Saturday and played a role as the hosts came from 1-0 down in the 84th minute to win 2-1. Bailly has only just returned […]
Societe Generale partners with American Express in Africa
Societe Generale announces that it has signed a merchant acquiring partnership with American Express in eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa where the Bank operates. These countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Madagascar and Senegal. The agreement involves both online sales and POS payments through electronic payment terminals. This means that any […]