Abidjan

Africa must tell the rest of the world that we are not their dumping ground

Article Inger Andersen - 13 Feb 2020

The continent has long received more than its fair share of the world’s toxic waste, endangering the health of people who are exposed to it

Slavery dominates discussion at AU-EU Summit

Africa Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2017

Modern-day slave markets in Libya were on the lips of African and European leaders at the opening of the summit in Abidjan

Plenty to discuss as African, European leaders meet in Abidjan

Africa Staff Reporter - 29 Nov 2017

With the summit dealing with migration issues as part of its pro-youth focus, many countries want the AU-EU summit to condemn the practice of slavery

Lagos steals the show

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Mar 2012

Arise Africa Fashion Week has been so successful in Lagos that organisers are planning to make it a major fixture on the global fashion calendar.

Ivorian bus plunges into lagoon, killing 35 passengers

Article Media Coulibaly & Alain Amontchi Author - 5 Aug 2011

After crashing into cars on a bridge over Abidjan's lagoon, a bus in Côte d'Ivoire plunged into the waterway, killing at least 35 passengers.

Côte d’Ivoire launches probe into conflict crimes

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Jun 2011

Côte d'Ivoire has announced an inquiry into atrocities committed during the bloody post-election crisis.

Côte d’Ivoire President Ouattara ‘killing enemies’

Article Staff Reporter - 25 May 2011

Atrocities being committed against real or perceived supporters of former leader Laurent Gbagbo, says Amnesty International.

Mass grave found on Côte d’Ivoire soccer pitch

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 10 May 2011

UN investigators in Côte d'Ivoire have determined there were at least 68 bodies in a mass grave discovered on a soccer field in Abidjan.

Fighting threatens Côte d’Ivoire’s return to normality

Africa Staff Reporter - 22 Apr 2011

Fresh fighting and splits in the coalition that brought Alassane Ouattara to power could derail Côte d'Ivoire's recovery.

Ouattara sets out Côte d’Ivoire’s path to recovery

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Apr 2011

After months of bloodshed Côte d'Ivoire's recovery gained pace on Friday as Ouattara's regime restarted schooling, cocoa exports and its newspaper.

Battle of Abidjan may have just begun

Analysis Staff Reporter - 15 Apr 2011

Talk of "Ouattara's forces" having overthrown Gbagbo is misleading and hides a far more complex situation, writes <b>Richard Moncrieff</b>.

Gbagbo’s men flock to Ouattara’s banner

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Apr 2011

President Ouattara stamped his new authority on Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday, as troops formerly loyal to his ousted rival pledged him their allegiance.

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