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Ivory Coast Storytelling Takes Center Stage at SICA as Government Backs Next-Gen Creators

Variety · July 2, 2025

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In the glittering ballroom of Abidjan’s Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, the pulse of Ivorian creativity was palpable as the 2025 edition of the International Salon for Audiovisual Content (SICA) came to a close with the...

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern turn to Rashford after Díaz move turned down

ESPN India · July 2, 2025

Bayern Munich are set to step up their interest in Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, while Arsenal are eyeing a move for AS Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers...

Nigeria moves to overcome hurdles in regional trade integration

Punch · July 2, 2025

Despite its dominance in regional trade, Nigeria faces structural and policy barriers that limit the full realisation of intra-ECOWAS commerce, including poor infrastructure, fragmented customs systems, and currency mismatches. The 2025 West...

Cote d'Ivoire inaugurates first archaeological museum

Xinhua News Agency ·

ABIDJAN, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Cote d'Ivoire on Monday inaugurated its first archaeological museum, located between the villages of Singrobo and Ahouaty in the southern part of the country, marking a significant step toward preserving and promoting...

Messi’s future plans revealed as Bayern eye U21 superstar - Euro Transfer News

TNT Sports · July 1, 2025

Messi has 'clear priority' regarding MLS future Lionel Messi is poised for an Inter Miami contract extension, according to AS, with the Argentine's current deal set to expire at the end of 2025. The 2026 World Cup is just months following his...

World Bank praises Cote d'Ivoire for effective use of development funding

Xinhua News Agency ·

ABIDJAN, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank is satisfied with the management of its project portfolio in Cote d'Ivoire, which totals 5 billion U.S. dollars, Ousmane Diagana, the bank's regional vice president for Western and Central Africa, said on...

Switzerland and Ivory Coast sign agreement on cultural assets

Swissinfo · July 1, 2025

Françoise Remarck (left) and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider in Ivory Coast on Monday. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial...

Narendra Modi: Indian Prime Minister to receive Ghana’s highest national honour during 2-day state visit

Graphic · July 1, 2025

The Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is set to receive Ghana’s highest state honour, the Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana, during his state visit which commences tomorrow. Addressing a news conference at the Ministry of...

Jumia opens Egypt’s largest integrated e-commerce warehouse to boost logistics, digital economy

Food Business Africa Magazine · July 1, 2025

EGYPT – Pan-African e-commerce platform Jumia has inaugurated its largest integrated warehouse in Egypt, located along the Suez Road in Cairo. The new logistics center spans more than 27,000 square metres and aims to improve storage, distribution...

Ivory Coast inaugurates first archaeological museum

The Peninsula · June 30, 2025

Swiss Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider (second left) cuts an inaugural band flanked by Ivorian Minister of Culture and Francophonie Françoise Remarck (centre), Ivorian Minister of Health Pierre Demba (right) during the inauguration of...

New energy deal to strengthen Ghana–Ivory Coast electricity ties

The Herald Ghana · June 30, 2025

By Patrick Biddah Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have taken a significant step toward regional energy integration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the 330 kV Double Circuit Interconnection Project between the two...

NFF President Gusau Takes Over As WAFU Zone B President

Leadership · July 1, 2025

In a significant development for African football, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially assumed office as president of the WAFU Zone B, on Tuesday. The ceremonial takeover took place at...

24-Hour Economy to attract $4 billion in private sector funding - Goosie Tanoh

GhanaWeb · July 1, 2025

Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Goosie Tanoh, has projected that Ghana’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy initiative will attract an estimated $4 billion in private sector investment over the next few years. Speaking ahead of the official...

Liberia: The Funeral Services of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel K. Doe, Former President and First Lady of Liberia

The New Dawn Liberia · July 1, 2025

BY DAGBAYONOH KIAH NYANFORE ll I write about the funerals of Liberian former President Samuel Doe and his wife, former First Lady Nancy Doe. The Liberian people buried them on June 26, 2025, in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. It was a pleasure for me...

Türkiye to connect Africa to global trade corridors with new pacts

Hurriyet Daily News ·

ANKARA Türkiye will connect seven African countries to the Development Corridor Project and the Middle Corridor trade route through recently signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) at a transport forum held in Istanbul. Transportation and...

Türkiye to connect Africa to global trade corridors through new pacts

Yeni Safak ·

Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu poses for a group photo with participants at the conclusion of the Global Transport Corridors Forum at Istanbul Congress Center in Istanbul, Türkiye, on June 29, 2025. Türkiye...

IMF Board to consider Ghana’s 4th programme review on July 7, 2025

Joy FM · July 2, 2025

The Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set July 7, 2025, as the date to consider Ghana’s 4th programme review in Washington, DC, USA. This is what JoyBusiness has picked up from persons with knowledge of Ghana’s programme with the...

AU Emphasizes Role of Legal Professionals in Achieving Reparative Justice in International System

Sada Elbalad · June 30, 2025

Mon 30 Jun 2025 | 07:59 PM Ambassador Amr Aljowaily, Director of the Directorate of Citizens and Diaspora at the African Union Commission, delivered the opening address at the 15th Annual Conference of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), held...

Ivory Coast: African Union court deals heavy blow to Gbagbo's fresh presidency bid

Africanews · June 28, 2025

Laurent Gbagbo who ruled Ivory Coast from 2000 until he was forced from power in 2011 had ran to the continental court to challenge his disqualification from seeking the presidency over a criminal conviction. Despite being acquitted on charges of...

Ghana’s Energy Crossroads: How global oil shocks are reshaping an African economy

Joy FM · June 30, 2025

Introduction Ghana stands at a peculiar energy crossroads. The West African nation pumps crude oil from its Jubilee and TEN offshore fields, yet spends billions annually importing refined petrol and diesel to meet domestic demand. This paradox has...