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Rwanda-backed rebels stirring ethnic divisions in DR Congo, HRW says

In tonight's edition: Human rights investigators accuse M23 rebels operating in eastern DR Congo of terrorising communities with summary executions. Also, the UN slams Mali's expulsion of the MINUSMA mission's human rights chief in the country. Finally, even though female genital mutilation has been banned in Ivory Coast since 1998,…

France 24

From bus driver to Russian soldier: The journey of an imprisoned Ivorian recruited by Wagner Group

A video posted in early January 2023 showed the leader of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner with a mercenary who was described as Ivorian. By analysing posts shared on social networks and talking to people who knew him at different times in his life, the FRANCE 24 Observers team managed…

France 24

Ivory Coast gives cocoa farmers electronic cards to track beans, ensure fair price

Ivory Coast's cocoa regulator on Thursday started distributing electronic cards to cocoa farmers to help track beans from plantations to their export ports and ensure the growers are paid a guaranteed price for their produce.

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Man who fled to Greater Manchester after death threats faces 'forced removal' from UK

A Manchester charity has launched a campaign, saying Koame's life is at risk

Manchester Evening News

A timeline of papal visits to Africa: From Paul VI to Francis

As Pope Francis visits the DRC and South Sudan, we take a look at previous papal voyages to the continent.

Al Jazeera

On this day in 2013: Wilfried Zaha agrees £10m move to Manchester United

The Ivory Coast winger was Sir Alex Ferguson’s final signing at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

'Has a future' - Sunderland loanee Amad sent encouraging message over Manchester United career

Manchester United signed the talented Ivory Coast winger from Italian side Atalanta in January 2021.

Manchester Evening News

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US continues African charm offensive as Yellen visits Senegal | Eye on Africa - France 24

In tonight's show, US Treasury Secretary Yellen visits Senegal as Washington eyes Russian influence in Africa, Ivory Coast increases its minimum wage and a Rwanda journalist, critical of the government, dies.

France 24

Haller Savors First Game in Dortmund Shirt after Cancer Battle

Sebastien Haller said he was relieved to finally make his first appearance in a Borussia Dortmund shirt following two surgeries and four rounds of chemotherapy for testicular cancer which sidelined the Ivory Coast forward for six months. Haller, who scored 34 goals for Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam last season, was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Freed Ivorian soldiers return home after six months

Forty six Ivorian soldiers who were detained for six months in Mali have returned home to cheers and celebrations

The Independent UK

Pardoned Ivorian soldiers arrive home after six months in Malian captivity

Forty-six Ivorian soldiers recently pardoned by Mali's junta flew home to Ivory Coast's Abidjan airport on Saturday after around six months in captivity, footage on state television showed.

Reuters

49 Ivory Coast soldiers pardoned by Mali's junta leader

The leader of Mali’s military junta has pardoned 49 soldiers from neighboring Ivory Coast who were convicted of undermining Mali's state security and conspiracy against the government

The Independent UK

Haller in Dortmund’s Training Squad after Cancer Treatment

Sébastien Haller was included in Borussia Dortmund's squad Friday when the team flew to a winter training camp in Spain, in the latest step toward the Ivory Coast striker's return to action following treatment for testicular cancer. Haller needed two operations and chemotherapy after the diagnosis emerged in July during…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Retirement will come the day I’m buried’: Ivory Coast grandmothers are left holding the baby

Young people are abandoning their villages and children for the bright lights, leaving their mothers to pick up the pieces

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Mali sentences 46 Ivorian soldiers to 20 years for conspiring against government

Mali has sentenced 46 soldiers from Ivory Coast to 20 years imprisonment for conspiring against the government, and three more to death in absentia, a court judgment from the West African country said on Friday.

France 24

Eleven sentenced to life in prison for 2016 Ivory Coast beach attack

Eleven people have been sentenced to life in prison in Ivory Coast on Wednesday after being convicted of carrying out an Islamic extremist attack that killed 19 people and injured dozens more on a tourist beach nearly seven years ago.

The Independent UK

11 convicted over deadly extremist attack in Ivory Coast

Eleven people have been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of an Islamic extremist attack that killed 19 people and injured dozens more on an Ivory Coast tourist beach nearly seven years ago

France 24

A look back at the major African news stories of 2022

From the COP27 climate summit in Egypt to coups d'état in Burkina Faso and the French military withdrawal from Mali, FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the news highlights from Africa this year.

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Al Jazeera

Ivory Coast battles chocolate companies to improve farmers’ lives

Ivory Coast is the world’s top cocoa-producing country but receives just 4% of the $100bn chocolate industry’s profits.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as tragic World Cup player dies and Eddie Jones admits mistake

The latest rugby news headlines from Wales and beyond today

Daily Mirror

Who is Datro Fofana? Chelsea ‘on verge’ of signing Ivory Coast wonderkid

The Blues have moved quickly to snap up the 19-year-old striker and will be hoping he can emulate the form of a certain Manchester City striker after being dubbed ‘the next Haaland’

Football London

Wilfried Zaha crowned Crystal Palace Fans' Footballer of the Year as Newcastle star wins top award

The Ivory Coast attacker has entertained fans over the course of the year with his exciting play and direct style, ending the year on 15 goals and two assists

France 24

Meet Ivory Coast's friendly elephant, who is nonetheless concerning locals

Logro the Elephant regularly visits inhabitants of Tchébloguhé village in central Ivory Coast. Locals (who named him Logro) have developed various theories to explain his presence in the area. Some believe his mother died, while others think he's one of their ancestors reincarnated. Our Observer believes that Logro spends time…

France 24

West African leaders agree to create regional peacekeeping force

West African leaders agreed on Sunday to create a regional force to intervene against jihadism and in the event of coups, a senior official said.

France 24

2016 Grand Bassam beach resort attack trial opens in Ivory Coast

In tonight's edition: The trial opens in Ivory Coast over the 2016 jihadist attack at the Grand Bassam beach resort outside Abidjan. Also, hundreds protest in South Africa against the upcoming release of Janusz Walus, the man who murdered anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993. Finally, there's heartbreak for Tunisia…

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