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Oil Markets: Washington Authorizes Sale of Iranian Crude Stored at Sea to Curb Rising Prices

The administration of Donald Trump has temporarily authorized the sale of approximately 140 million barrels of Iranian oil currently stored at sea, according to multiple sources. The decision comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions affecting global energy flows.

According to U.S. authorities, the me...

Published on Mar 22, 2026

UNFPA and KOICA Strengthen Partnership to Eliminate Obstetric Fistula in Côte d’Ivoire

The Resident Representative of UNFPA Côte d’Ivoire, Saidou Kaboré, was received in audience on March 18, 2026, by Kim Sangjun, Country Director of KOICA Office in Côte d’Ivoire.

Published on Mar 19, 2026

Canada Deports Ivorian Man Accused of Romance Scams

Guy Kwadjo Kouassi, a 44-year-old Ivorian national, has been deported from Canada following a decision issued on January 14 by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Commissioner Daphnée Clément ruled that the permanent resident would no long...

Published on Mar 19, 2026

United States Hosts DR Congo and Rwanda for Talks on Stalled Peace Process

The United States hosted representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda on Tuesday and Wednesday in Washington to discuss the stalled peace process in eastern DRC, according to diplomatic sources and international news reports.

The talks, organized under the auspices of the U.S. government, aimed to identify concr...

Published on Mar 19, 2026

Ghana Cocoa Buyers Face Cash Shortages, Leaving Farmers Unpaid

Licensed cocoa buyers in Ghana are struggling with a severe liquidity shortage, leaving many farmers unable to sell their beans despite a recent government decision to reduce the fixed price for cocoa, industry sources told Reuters.

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), the state agency that sets the price for farmers, lowered the fixed farmg...

Published on Mar 19, 2026

United Kingdom and Nigeria Sign £746 Million Export Finance Deal to Upgrade Two Key Ports

The United Kingdom and Nigeria on Thursday announced an export finance agreement worth £746 million (approximately $990 million) to fund the modernization of two of Nigeria’s main commercial ports, according to multiple independent news sources and official statements.

The funding, guaranteed by UK Export Finance (the UK expo...

Published on Mar 19, 2026

Francophonie: In Paris, Côte d’Ivoire Highlights Women’s Voices

Paris, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – As part of the International Francophonie Week, the Permanent Representation of Côte d’Ivoire to the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), in collaboration with the Ivorian Embassy in F...

Published on Mar 19, 2026

Implementation and Monitoring of Climate Commitments: Côte d’Ivoire Welcomes Contribution of the Low-Carbon Transition Project

Abidjan, March 18, 2026 – The Low-Carbon Transition (TBC) project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition in collaboration with Expertise France, contributed to the fight against clim...

Published on Mar 19, 2026

Ghana: Atlantic Lithium Seeks Over 16 Million USD for First Lithium Mine

The Australian mining company Atlantic Lithium is looking to raise more than 16 million US dollars to launch commercial operations at the Ewoyaa project, which is set to become Ghana’s first lithium mine.

Located in the country’s Central Region, the Ewoyaa project aims to produce spodumene concentrate, a lithium-rich mineral...

Published on Mar 18, 2026

School Canteens: Côte d’Ivoire and WFP Strengthen Partnership to Feed More Students

School Canteens: Côte d’Ivoire and WFP Strengthen Partnership to Feed More Students

Published on Mar 17, 2026

Nigeria to host 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair in Lagos

Nigeria has been confirmed as the host of the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2027), which will take place in Lagos from November 5 to 11, 2027. The announcement follows the signing of a hosting agreement between the Nigerian government and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union...

Published on Mar 11, 2026