Regional councils: what changes with the new decentralisation law
Scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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Parliament approves bill creating specialised economic and financial courts
The new courts will handle fraud, corruption and large commercial disputes.
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Air France and Air Côte d’Ivoire face renewed scrutiny over Abidjan-Paris competition
The growing competition between Air France and Air Côte d’Ivoire on the Abidjan-Paris route is drawing renewed attention after former Ivorian minister Ahoua Don Mello questioned the balance between the two airlines, which are both partners and competitors. In an analysis published on Sept. 29, Don M...
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Côte d'Ivoire: Opposition Figure Justin Katinan Koné Remanded in Custody
Justin Katinan Koné, the 4th Vice-President of the African Peoples' Party Côte d'Ivoire (PPA-CI), has been remanded in custody following a judicial hearing connected to post-election unrest during the 2025 electoral period, according to reporting by InCôtedIvoire.net. A statement released on Friday...
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Côte d’Ivoire: Opposition seeks unified position on future electoral governance
Several Ivorian opposition parties are seeking to align their positions on the country’s future electoral governance, amid the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) and preparations for a reform of the electoral system. Representatives of several opposition parties met on Tuesday...
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Côte d’Ivoire: Freed Soro ally urges Ouattara to reopen dialogue
Days after his release from prison, Mamadou Traoré, a former adviser to Guillaume Soro, has called on President Alassane Ouattara to extend a hand to his former political ally and pursue reconciliation. In a message published on Aug. 12, Traoré urged Ouattara to “bury the hatchet” and reach out to S...
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Opposition party criticises the rise in fuel prices
Super petrol now costs 905 CFA francs per litre across the country.
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Côte d'Ivoire: PPA-CI opposes the sharp rise in fuel prices
The PPA-CI is launching a direct attack on the Ivorian government's latest pricing decision. The price per liter of super gasoline has reached 905 FCFA nationwide. This new rate came into effect this Saturday, August 1, 2026. The increase represents a jump of 85 FCFA compared to the previous quarter...
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Patrick Achi Calls for a More Economic and Opportunity-Driven Francophonie
At the 51st Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) held in Yaoundé, former Ivorian Prime Minister Patrick Achi called for a new approach to Francophone parliamentary diplomacy, with a stronger focus on economic cooperation and development. In his address, Patrick Achi highli...
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Côte d’Ivoire: Cyberactivist Ibrahim Zigui Granted Provisional Release After 10 Months in Detention (Lawyer)
Ivorian cyberactivist Ibrahim Zigui, who is close to the opposition, has been granted provisional release by the Ivorian justice system after spending ten months in detention. The announcement was made on Monday, July 6, 2026, by his lawyer, Maître Ange Rodrigue Dadjé. “The Abidjan Court of Appeal h...
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Côte d’Ivoire : Prime Minister Meets Opposition Over Planned Electoral Commission Reform
More than a month and a half after the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission, Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé met with political parties on Monday, June 22, to present the current state of reflections on a new electoral system that the government is preparing to submit to Pa...
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Côte d’Ivoire: Political Class Mobilizes After Demolition of a Neighborhood in Koumassi
In Côte d’Ivoire, the demolition of an entire neighborhood in the commune of Koumassi based on a reportedly false authorization has sparked strong reactions from the political class. On June 3 and 4, an individual identified as Jacques Brou allegedly used official-looking documents to raze nearly 34...
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CEI Dissolution: Simone Gbagbo’s MGC Calls for Inclusive Dialogue to Reform the Electoral System
The Capable Generations Movement (MGC), led by Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, has reacted to the dissolution of Côte d’Ivoire’s Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), calling for an inclusive dialogue to rethink and reform the country’s electoral system : Issued in Abidjan, May 6, 2026 Dr. Simone Ehivet Gb...