Africa: African Michelin-Starred Chef Mory Sacko Designs Meals for Air France
Chef Mory Sacko has designed a special menu for Air France, which will feature dishes on flights departing from Africa, starting with Abidjan.
Restitution of the Talking Drum in Côte d'Ivoire: "A Historic Day"
The talking drum, 'Djidji Ayokwé', has been returned to Côte d'Ivoire from France, marking a significant cultural event celebrated by local leaders and officials.
"A Historic Day": the Return of the Talking Drum Celebrated in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The return of the sacred talking drum Djidji Ayokwé to Côte d'Ivoire on March 13, 2026, was celebrated with significant emotion in Abidjan.
The talking drum returns this Friday to Côte d'Ivoire following its restitution by France
The Djidji Ayokwé, a cultural artifact of Côte d'Ivoire taken by French colonizers in 1916, will return to Abidjan after being officially restituted by France.
The eighth edition of the International Circus Meetings of Abidjan opens its doors
The eighth edition of the International Circus Meetings of Abidjan, featuring leading West African and global circus companies, has officially commenced in Côte d'Ivoire.
Boncana Maïga, Malian flautist and major figure in Afro-Cuban music, has died in Bamako
Boncana Maïga, a prominent Malian flautist known for his contributions to Afro-Cuban music, passed away in Bamako.
Côte d'Ivoire: a theater and dance piece to restore the image of a neighborhood in Abidjan
A new theater and dance production in Abidjan aims to improve the image of the poorly perceived Abobo neighborhood.
ECOWAS, AfDB inaugurate board for $15bn Lagos–Abidjan highway
The ECOWAS and the African Development Bank have established a Board of Directors for the $15 billion Lagos–Abidjan Highway project, marking a significant step in the project's operational phase.
A Mission in Abidjan: How Ivory Coast Revealed Epstein's Connection to Israel?
The article discusses how a financial deal orchestrated in 2015 links Jeffrey Epstein, a figure notorious for sex trafficking, to an Israeli tech company and highlights complex international financial dealings.
Ivory Coast: after 164 deaths and more than 500 road accidents in 2026, a 'zero tolerance' policy is announced
Ivory Coast has declared a 'zero tolerance' policy for major traffic offenses following over 500 road accidents and 164 deaths in just six weeks at the start of 2026.
Côte d'Ivoire: the Zion Kingdom Festival highlights the 'Stop Plastic' initiative
The Zion Kingdom Festival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, emphasizes environmental protection with its 'Stop Plastic' initiative, focusing on waste collection and awareness.
In Ivory Coast, the most famous thrift store in Abidjan demolished in the name of 'urban order'
The popular 'Wednesday market' in Treichville, one of the most famous thrift stores in Ivory Coast, was demolished last week by the autonomous district of Abidjan, sparking significant reactions on social media.
Mali agrees with Guinea to develop an alternative route for the transit of its goods
Mali has announced a series of measures to secure a new transit route through Guinea, aiming to reduce its dependency on traditional corridors like Dakar and Abidjan, following a recent cabinet meeting.
Africa Seeks Investors in the Middle East
The African Development Bank held a meeting in Abidjan with a group of Arab financial institutions to secure their financial support amid the withdrawal of Western donors.
Plastic Waste in the Ivory Coast: Money Stinks After All
The booming economy in the Ivory Coast is accompanied by increased plastic consumption, turning the lagoon near Abidjan into a dump, with no easy solutions in sight.