After French withdrawal from base, West African country to continue cooperating with Paris on military level, says Ivorian defense minister
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A court in Ivory Coast has jailed two officials from ex-leader Laurent Gbagbo’s party for 10 years on state security charges, fueling concerns about political crackdowns before the next election.
Ivory Coast jails two ex-leader’s party officials for state crimes Read More »
Tidjane Thiam, leader of Ivory Coast’s Democratic Party, has renounced his French nationality to meet constitutional requirements for the upcoming presidential election.
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France will officially withdraw its troops and hand over its military base in Ivory Coast to the local government on February 20, 2025.
France to pull its troops from Ivory Coast after years of military ties Read More »
Ivory Coast expects its worst cocoa mid-crop in 15 years due to severe drought and heat, threatening the global chocolate industry with higher prices.
Ivory Coast faces dire cocoa mid-crop outlook Read More »
Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are concerned about the impact of a persistent lack of rain on the upcoming mid-crop, which could lead to lower yields and poorer bean quality.
Dry weather threatens Ivory Coast’s cocoa mid-crop Read More »
The sharp rise in cocoa prices last year has provided an added incentive for smugglers
Ivorian Cocoa smuggling to Guinea hits 50,000 tons in Q4 2024 Read More »
About 50,000 tons of Ivorian cocoa worth $573 million were smuggled into Guinea between October and December, driven by rising cocoa prices and widespread corruption.
Cocoa smuggling from Ivory Coast to Guinea surges Read More »
The move follows a broader regional trend, with neighboring Senegal also confirming that French forces will leave by the end of 2025
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The lack of adequate rainfall and the strong Harmattan winds are causing worry among Ivory Coast’s cocoa farmers.
Dry weather threatens Ivory Coast’s cocoa crop Read More »
