Cultural Cooperation: French Senate's Cultural Commission Commits to the Return of the Tam Tam Parleur "Djidji Ayôkwè" to Côte d'Ivoire

Abidjan, September 17, 2024 – Laurent Lafon, President of the French Senate's Committee on Culture, Communication, Education, and Sport, has pledged to work towards the return of the Tam Tam Parleur of the Atchan people, known as "Djidji Ayôkwè" (Panther-Lion), currently housed at the Musée du Quai Branly in France.

Blerta Cela Presents Credentials to Côte d'Ivoire's Foreign Affairs Minister

Blerta Cela, the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Côte d'Ivoire, officially presented her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kacou Houadja Léon Adom, on Thursday, September 12,...

New Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, Arrives in Accra

Roey Gilad, the new Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, has arrived in Accra to officially begin his diplomatic mission. He succeeds Shlomit Sufa, who concluded her term in Ghana in July 2024. Published on Sep 08, 2024

U.S. and Ivorian Armed Forces Launch First Coordination Meeting

On September 6, 2024, Ambassador Jessica Davis Ba and the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire, General Lassina Doumbia, presided over the first coordination meeting between the U.S. Department of Defense and the Ivorian Armed Forces (FACI). Representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense a...

Successful Launch of Combat Lifesaver Course in Séguéla

The inaugural Combat Lifesaver Course (CLS) in Séguéla (town in northwest Côte d'Ivoire capital of Worodougou region, Séguéla department capital of W...

Winners of „Deutschland plus“ 2024 Set for Their German Adventure

In March 2024, the „Deutschland plus“ competition awarded Lycée Emile Boga Doudou from Lakota, Côte d'Ivoire, as the winner of this exceptional edition. This competition, aimed at German clubs worldwide, enabled this institution to be selected for an educational trip to Germany.

Starting in September 2024, the se...

New York City Hall Dedicates a Day to Ivory Coast to Celebrate CAN 2023 Victory

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has dedicated a special day to honor Ivory Coast during the presentation of the CAN 2023 Trophy, thus reinforcing the bonds between the two nations through sports. This decision follows the visit of the Minister of Sports and Urban Development, Adjé Silas Metch, to the city on August 19, 2024.

During...

Strengthening Cooperation Between Côte d'Ivoire and China: A Glimpse into the Upcoming China-Africa Summit

On Wednesday, following a meeting with the Vice President of Côte d'Ivoire, Tiemoko Meyliet Koné, the Chinese Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, Wu Jie, expressed enthusiasm about the deepening cooperation between Côte d'Ivoire and China. The discussion highlighted the strong and growing partnership between the two nations. Published on Aug 22, 2024

Three Ivorians Awarded Prestigious South Korean Government Scholarships

Three talented Ivorians have been selected to receive the prestigious Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) from the South Korean government. This esteemed award will enable them to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree at top universities in South Korea.

The awardees are :DIEI Salomon: Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Com...

U.S. Deputy Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Expresses Gratitude to Côte d'Ivoire for Refugee Support

Abidjan, August 21, 2024 – During her visit to Abidjan, Julieta Valls Noyes, the U.S. Deputy Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, met with Wautabouna Ouattara, the Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the meeting was to express gratitude for Côte d'Ivoire’s generous reception of a...

Canada Strengthens Cooperation with Côte d'Ivoire: Increased Support Against Malaria and COVID-19, New Trade Partnership, and Commitment to Peace

cooperation between Côte d'Ivoire and Canada reached a new level with the announcement of significant initiatives aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and supporting mutual goals across various sectors. Following a meeting with the Vice-President of Côte d'Ivoire, Tiemoko Meyliet Koné, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélani...

Ivorian Police Strengthen Capabilities in Combatting Online Sexual Crimes Through International Collaboration

The Ivorian Police have taken a significant step forward in addressing online sexual crimes, thanks to a comprehensive training program supported by the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). On August 14, 2024, twenty police officers received their training certificates, marking a renewed commi...