In picturesHyena shot wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

A “haunting” image of a hyena in a mining ghost town that took a decade to capture has won this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. The shot was selected out of a record-breaking 60,636 images submitted to this year's competition....

ActionAid Ghana calls for urgent climate adaptation to protect coastal communities from rising disasters

By James Amoh Junior Accra, Oct. 13, GNA – ActionAid Ghana has called for immediate and sustained investment in climate adaptation to protect vulnerable coastal communities from the escalating impacts of climate change. It warns that without...

Ivory Coast Traces 40% of Cocoa as EU Delays Rules

Ivory Coast has traced the origin of roughly 40 percent of its cocoa beans during the 2024 to 2025 season, according to the latest Cocoa Barometer report. It’s progress, but nowhere near enough to meet European Union anti deforestation...

Dangote Cement begins Ivory Coast operations

Dangote Cement has officially launched its operations in Attingué, some 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Ivory Coast. According to a statement by the group on Sunday, the announcement was made on Wednesday by the Managing Director of Dangote Cement,...

Dangote Cement Expands Footprint with Launch of Ivory Coast Operations

Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement producer, has officially commenced operations at its new plant in Côte d’Ivoire, marking another major step in its ongoing expansion across the continent. The new facility, located in the industrial city...

Dangote Cement expands footprint in Ivory Coast with $160m plant to power West Africa’s growth

The plant, which spans 50 hectares, boasts a production capacity of 3 million tonnes of cement annually, making it one of the group’s largest facilities outside Nigeria. The project, valued at around $160 million, underscores Dangote’s strategy of...

Dangote Cement Launches $160 Million Plant in Ivory Coast

Dangote Cement, Africa's largest cement producer led by billionaire Aliko Dangote, has officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art grinding plant in Attingué, approximately 30 kilometers north of Abidjan. The $160 million facility, spanning 50...

African Trade Experts to meet in Abidjan for AFREXIMBANK’S 25th Trade Finance Seminar

Emerging markets are increasingly feeling the strain from ongoing economic pressures, and Africa is no exception. A significant challenge faces the continent, an estimated $100 billion annual trade finance gap. This substantial shortfall...

African group qualifiers finish as last three teams book WC berths

Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa on Tuesday completed the list of group winners in African qualification and the lineup of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s World Cup. Ivory Coast beat Kenya 3-0 at home in Abidjan to finish one point...

Farmers to benefit as Ivory Coast lifts cocoa price to record high

The world’s leading cocoa producer, Ivory Coast, has raised its cocoa farmgate price to a record $4.50 equivalent to 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram, a move that could significantly boost farmer incomes and influence the political climate ahead of...

Ivory Coast traces 40% of cocoa, But EU anti-deforestation law delayed

Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, has successfully traced the origin of roughly 40 percent of its cocoa beans during the 2024–25 season — a milestone as it positions itself to comply with the European Union’s anti-deforestation...

Ivory Coast traces 40% of cocoa beans as EU delays anti-deforestation law

Top cocoa producer Ivory Coast was able to trace the origin of nearly half its beans last season as it prepared for the EU's landmark anti-deforestation law, according to a major report on sustainability in the cocoa sector. The first-of-its-kind...

BoI Reaffirms Drive for Sustainable Industrial Growth Across Africa

James Emejo in Abuja Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BoI), Dr. Olasupo Olusi, has called for deliberate and coordinated actions to unlock Africa’s full industrial potential. Delivering a lecture with the theme, “Optimising Capacity for...

EU Expands Migration Control Partnership with Ivory Coast

Documents released today by civil liberties organization Statewatch reveal the European Union is expanding its migration control cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire through deportation arrangements and counter-smuggling initiatives that critics...

Pacome, Dube to join Yanga camp in Malawi for CAF Cup

Dar es Salaam. Three key Young Africans (Yanga) players, Pacome Zouzoua, Prince Dube, and Duke Abuya are set to rejoin the team ahead of the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round match against Silver Strikers FC in...

Sandvik Opens Ivory Coast Mining Operations Hub

Swedish engineering giant Sandvik will launch operations in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, this November, expanding its West African mining services network as the country’s mineral sector attracts growing international investment. The new facility...

Crude Oil: OPEC Leaves Demand Outlook Unchanged

The oil market was seen trading marginally lower in the early Tuesday trading session as OPEC expects supply increases to ease deficit projections. Precious metals edged higher yesterday, with spot gold reaching yet another record high, driven by...

Ouattara expected to breeze through managed Côte d'Ivoire poll

President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to stand for a fourth term in office and the electoral commission’s exclusion of major opposition candidates means the suspense is rather lacking from Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election on 25 October. As...

Ivory Coast sets record cocoa farm gate price amid global market surge 

IVORY COAST – Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, has announced a record-high farm gate price of 2,800 CFA francs (US$5) per kilogram for the upcoming 2025-2026 main harvest. The announcement reflects the sharp rise in global cocoa...

Hugo Broos Leads Bafana Bafana Back To The FIFA World Cup After 24 Years

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 09: South Africa players celebrate during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between South Africa and Nigeria at Toyota Stadium on September 09, 2025 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charlé...