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Côte d’Ivoire: Isaach De Bankolé Unveils “Premier Continent” Project to Train African Film Talent
Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé has unveiled “Premier Continent,” a cultural initiative that plans to establish a pan-African theatre and film school in Côte d’Ivoire and launch an international film festival aimed at raising the global profile of African cinema. The project was presented on Monday...
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Rwanda Targets Asian Wealthy Investors to Finance Projects Linked to Formula 1 Ambitions
Rwanda is seeking to attract hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign private investment as it looks to turn its Formula 1 ambitions into broader economic opportunities. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the country’s investment promotion agency, and Raffles Family Office (RFO) have announced...
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Côte d’Ivoire Hosts Six African Countries to Step Up Fight Against Child Labour
Six African countries are strengthening cooperation to combat child labour, as representatives from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda meet in Abidjan for a four-day innovation workshop organised with the International Labour Organization (ILO). The meeting, running from October 2...
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Dangote Refinery IPO Attracts Three Times the Targeted Demand as Global Investor Interest Grows
The planned stock market listing of Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has attracted demand estimated at around three times the initial offer, according to Reuters, highlighting strong investor interest in one of Africa’s largest industrial projects. The subscription period is scheduled to close on Tuesday,...
Economy
Côte d’Ivoire: Waraba Gold Moves to Acquire 80% Stake in Tengrela Exploration Licence in $3.5 Million Deal
Canadian gold exploration company Waraba Gold has signed an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in an exploration licence in northern Côte d’Ivoire, expanding its footprint in a region attracting growing interest from gold miners. The agreement covers licence PR-683, a 212.66-square-kilometre area nea...
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Africa Finance Corporation and Munich Re Launch $1 Billion Programme to Boost African Trade Finance
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and German reinsurer Munich Re have launched a $1 billion risk-sharing programme aimed at expanding trade finance for African banks, as financial institutions across the continent face constraints in funding imports and exports. The programme will initially cover 38...
Economy
Côte d’Ivoire Launches Construction of Three Solar Plants with a Combined Capacity of 152 MW
Côte d’Ivoire has launched construction of three new solar photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 152 megawatts-peak (MWp), as the country steps up efforts to diversify its energy sources and strengthen electricity supply. The launch ceremonies took place from October 22 to 24, 2026, in Kat...
Sports
Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane Crowned, 25 Years After England’s Last Winner
England striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Monday, capping an outstanding season with Bayern Munich and the England national team. He becomes the first English player to win the prestigious award since Michael Owen in 2001. The 33-year-old striker scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for cl...
Economy
Côte d’Ivoire Announces 0% VAT on Animal Feed and Production Inputs for 2026–2027
Côte d’Ivoire plans to reduce value-added tax (VAT) to 0% on animal feed and the inputs used in its production for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, Livestock and Fisheries Minister Sidi Tiémoko Touré announced on Monday. The announcement was made during the Grands rendez-vous de l’Agence ivoirienne de pre...
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South Africa Targets Chinese Market to Boost Exports and Support Local Industry
South Africa is stepping up efforts to expand exports to China after a new duty-free trade scheme helped increase shipments to its largest trading partner, as Pretoria seeks to diversify its markets and strengthen domestic industries. South African exports to China rose nearly 25% year-on-year betwe...
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Ghana’s Mahama Announces $10 Billion Investment Plan to Boost Industry and Create Jobs
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has announced a $10 billion investment programme over five years aimed at accelerating industrialisation, supporting local businesses and creating jobs, with a commitment to pursue the initiative without resorting to new borrowing. The programme, known as the “...
Economy
Côte d’Ivoire: Skylark Minerals Raises Stake in Zaranou Gold Project to 90% as Resources Top 1.2 Million Ounces
Australian mining company Skylark Minerals has signed a binding agreement to increase its ownership in the Zaranou gold project in southeastern Côte d’Ivoire from 51% to 90%, following a sharp rise in estimated gold resources at the exploration site. The company announced on October 19, 2026, that t...