Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo plans to set up new political party
Laurent Gbagbo, the ex-president of Ivory Coast, has suggested forming a new political party, his Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), which is riven by severe internal divisions, announced on Monday. Speaking at a gathering of FPI leaders, Gbagbo criticized his former prime minister, Pascal Affi N’Guessan, who leads one of the groups, and suggested developing a […]
Ghana, Ivory Coast agree to cooperate on cocoa pricing
The Ivory Coast and Ghana, the world’s two biggest cocoa exporters, reached an agreement on Thursday to improve cooperation in the areas of pricing and to fight other obstacles hindering the sector. The Ivory Coast accounts for more than 40% of global production, while Ghana contributes for at least 20% of global output. However, according […]
African leaders met in Abidjan to plead with World Bank for new aid plans; seeking $100 billion
23 African leaders convened in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday to appeal to the World Bank for new aid measures to finance their economies’ recovery. The leaders want $100 billion for a World Bank fund that “helps low-income countries”. They also seek improved access to COVID-19 pandemic vaccinations. The World Bank has announced a 20th […]
“We don’t pump chemicals on crops anymore” – African women farmers going back to organic
In Divo, a rural Ivory Coast town, thousands of women have resorted to organic gardening and formed cooperatives in order to achieve financial independence. Using machetes and dabas (a traditional African hoe), they cultivate their food in the fields, which they believe helps to maintain their health and customs. The farmers say they no longer […]
Ivory Coast and Ghana push cocoa industry to boost premium payments
The two largest Cocoa producers in the world, Ivory Coast and Ghana have demanded that cocoa and chocolate companies pay more in premiums to support farmers’ income, the head of Ivory Coast’s industry regulator has revealed. Nonetheless , the head of Ivory Coast’s Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC),Yves Kone, admitted that the two countries have […]
Supfrica CEO declares willingness to collaborate with Ivorian Imoji creator to depict African culture
Since Supfrica, an African made social messaging application went viral, there has been a lot of suggestions and concerns from users and potential users alike. Key among such was a possible collaboration between the Supfrica CEO and another young African who has been doing a lot for the culture. The EYEGAMBIAN team got in touch […]
The Ivorian ruling party requests for President Alassane Ouattara to run for 3rd term
After his prime minister’s death and designated successor, Amadou Gon Coulibaly, the ruling party is asking the Ivorian president to run for a third term. Alassane Ouattara already vowed not to run for re-election last year, says he won’t seek third term in October 2020 election. If President Ouattara refuses to stand for next election […]
Angry Ivorian residents brought down a virus testing center in Abidjan
In a trendy video circulating on social media, a group of angry people were seen tearing down the facility which was under construction in the Nation’s capital. Although many thought this was triggered by the comments of the French Doctors that sparked outrage recently, the people themselves hold a different concern. According to them, the […]
Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara promised to transfer power at the end of his second term
Presidential election will be held in “Ivory Coast” on 31st October 2020 and parliamentary election in 2021. Incumbent Alassane Ouattara has announced he will not run for the incoming presidential election later this year. Ouattara contest in 2010 presidential election against Gbagbo, was reelected in 2015 for another 5 years to serve a second term […]
National funeral for Ivorian music star DJ Arafat
When news of DJ Arafat’s demise broke a couple of weeks ago, Ivorian music fans and all over Africa were in sadness and shock, such is the level of love he has earned through his music. Today, he will be laid to rest. The funeral rites are underway for the hugely popular music icon, DJ […]