In a few months, a wall 10 kilometers long will seal off the Banco National Park from being swallowed up by neighboring districts. The nature reserve Along with the Tijuca Park in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro is said to be one of just two virgin forests worldwide to have survived at the heart of a metropolis.

Ivory coast build 10 km long wall to protect trees

Ivory coast authorities are using the soccer fever to get more and more people to come forward and get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ivory coast uses soccer to spread COVID-19 vaccine awareness

Ivory Coast on Wednesday announced discovery of "major" oil and natural gas deposits. The announcement was made after deepwater exploration by Italian firm Eni. Ivory Coast's energy minister Thomas Camara said it was estimated that the find was between 1.

Ivory coast announces 'major' oil discovery

In Ivory Coast, a show aired by a TV channel, has earned ire of numerous people after it tried to demonstrate a rape with the help of a male guest. The guest was introduced as an ex-rapist, who showed how he assaulted his victims using a dummy.

With guest, Ivory Coast TV channel’s presenter simulates rape, sparks outcry

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara offered a hearty welcome to his predecessor Laurent Gbagbo on Tuesday as the rivals met for the first time since the West African country's deadly 2010-11 conflict, saying the turmoil was "behind us".

Conflict 'behind us', Ivory Coast's Ouattara says after greeting rival

At least 25 people were killed and 31 injured in a crash involving a coach and a minibus in Ivory Coast, the transport minister announced late Thursday. "All measures have been taken to determine the exact causes of the tragedy, as well as where responsibility lies," Amadou Kone said in a statement, adding the accident happened about 100 kilometres (60 miles) from financial capital Abidjan on Wednesday.

25 dead in Ivory Coast coach and minibus crash

At least two soldiers and a police officer were killed Saturday when their vehicle hit an explosive device in northeast Ivory Coast near the border with Burkina Faso, a security source told AFP.

Police officer, two soldiers killed in Ivory Coast IED blast

Ivory Coast voted on Saturday in a legislative election, with President Alassane Ouattara`s allies facing a combined challenge from opposition parties led by two of his predecessors.

Ivory Coast votes for parliament as Ouattara opponents join forces

Ivory Coast will lift a suspension imposed this week on cocoa sustainability schemes run by Hershey after the U.S.-based chocolate maker committed to paying a premium aimed at combating poverty among farmers.

Ivory Coast lifts suspension of Hershey cocoa sustainability schemes

Amadou Gon Coulibaly, Ivory Coast’s prime minister and its ruling party’s candidate for the October presidential election, has died, President Alassane Ouattara said on Wednesday.

Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies at 61

It was a rare moment of collective joy for young Ivorian Loraine Grea who celebrated her 24th birthday on Wednesday (May 20) in Abidjan with a small group of friends who all came in person. President Alas sane Ouattara eased the restrictions imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19 by allowing for the re-opening of restaurants, bars and open air eateries known as maquis.

Virus fears are still eating away at Abidjan's diners

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The training is being offered at a new "drone academy" which has been set up by the Ivorian Electricity Company (CIE) in order to revolutionise the inspection of its infrastructure and ultimately to reduce costs

In Ivory Coast, 'drone academy' offers youth the chance to soar

Prosecutors are seeking a three-year prison term for Ali Ouattara for facilitating his son's illegal entry into Europe and endangering the child's life

Father of boy smuggled into Spain in suitcase on trial

The troops who rebelled over delayed bonus payments controlled the second city Bouake, and heavy gunfire also hit San Pedro, a crucial port for exports of cocoa

Gunfire rocks Ivory Coast cities as mutiny gathers pace

The government has struggled to pay the soldiers which it promised in January leading to a state of mutiny in the army

Ivory Coast on alert as army soldiers revolt

The Ivory Coast midfielder helped his country win the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015

Yaya Toure announces retirement from international football

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