Africa Poised for Historic Breakthrough: Nine Nations Secure Spots in 2026 FIFA World Cup, Tenth in Sight

October 15, 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa In a landmark moment for African football, the continent is gearing up for its most monumental showing yet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nine powerhouse nations—South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria,...

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...

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...

All to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 – teams, qualifying, format, draw

The picture for the FIFA World Cup 2026 became a lot clearer on Tuesday when a number of top teams across the continents booked their place at football’s global showpiece. The number of confirmed teams has now risen to 28 following the latest...

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...

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...

200 niche, surprising and mind-blowing football facts to help you ace pub quizzes

Want some incredible football facts? We've got you covered. Whether you're revising for a pub quiz, bored at work or looking for something to read on the loo, we've got facts on all facets of the beautiful game. So strap in for a long, old ride –...

Cocoa prices fall on weak demand, coffee climbs

LONDON: London cocoa futures on ICE fell on Wednesday, slipping back towards a more than 1-1/2 year low set earlier this week, as weakening demand exerted downward pressure on prices. COCOA London cocoa lost 3.1% to 4,089 pounds a metric ton at...

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -A group of 20 developing countries affected by conflict has approved a plan to provide emergency support to members facing international disputes or high-stakes talks with companies on natural resources and...

Côte d’Ivoire: Uphold free expression and ensure a safe, democratic election

As Cote d’Ivoire heads to the polls on 25 October 2025 to choose a president for the next five years, ARTICLE 19 calls for a peaceful and democratic election and urges the authorities to uphold free expression and support an open civic space. The...

Ghana raises cocoa prices by 12.3% after Ivory Coast hike

ACCRA: Ghana has announced a price increase for cocoa farmers following a similar move by neighbouring top producer Ivory Coast. The government is raising the rate by 12.3% from 3,228.75 to 3,625 cedis per 64-kilogramme bag. This new price of...

World’s top cocoa producer, Ivory Coast, expands its gold ambitions with new mining permits

Ivory Coast has approved 11 new mining exploration permits for gold, cobalt, and copper as the world’s top cocoa producer pushes to diversify its economy and attract fresh investment into its growing mining sector. The permits were announced on...

Ghana raises cocoa prices following Ivory Coast hike

File photo for representational purposes only. Accra: Ghana on Thursday announced it was raising the price paid to cocoa farmers, following a recent hike by its neighbour, top producer Ivory Coast. Accra is raising rates by 12.3 percent, from...

More than 1,000 women trained to harness market opportunities along Abidjan-Lagos Corridor

By Rachel Kakraba More than one thousand cross-border women traders, youth led businesses, and people living with disability have benefited from a capacity building and business development support programme to effectively engage in cross border...

Exclusive: Ivory Coast cocoa farmer price payments raised, yet fears over cross-border smuggling remain

Ivory Coast authorities have released the latest prices paid for its upcoming harvest season, which are now at elevated levels of CFA 2,800 Francs per kh, which has reportedly fuelled concerns over potential smuggling with neighbouring Ghana,...

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)...

The hidden cost of ultra-processed foods on the environment: ‘The whole industry should pay’

If you look at a package of M&Ms, one of the most popular candies in the US, you’ll see some familiar ingredients: sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter. But you’ll see many more that aren’t so recognizable: gum arabic, dextrin, carnauba wax,...

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...

Usibras Ghana Cites Persistent Challenges Crippling Cashew Production, Eyes Relocation to Ivory Coast

By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Usibras Ghana Limited, one of the country’s largest cashew processors, says persistent challenges in the sector have crippled its ability to sustain production, pushing the company to consider relocating to neighbouring...

African group qualifiers finish as last three teams book World Cup berths

CAPE TOWN :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...