Tag: Ivory Coast

The military-led government of Burkina Faso has announced it thwarted a coup plot, marking yet another alleged attempt to unseat junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré since he seized power in ...

Tidjane Thiam’s entry into Ivorian politics has ignited debates over whether his global business acumen can translate into effective governance in a system deeply entrenched in patronage.  As the leader ...

This move marks a significant step in VAALCO Energy’s expansion in West Africa, where the company has been increasing its footprint.

Energy supermajor Eni has reached a significant milestone with the successful kickoff of Phase 2 of its flagship Baleine field, located offshore Ivory Coast.   Touted as the largest hydrocarbon ...

Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, is reportedly preparing to raise the state-guaranteed price paid to its cocoa farmers by nearly 45% for the upcoming 2024/25 crop season. This anticipated ...

Health workers in Ivory Coast have initiated the administration of a new malaria vaccine to children, marking the beginning of a regional effort aimed at reducing the impact of one ...

In a bold move, the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has issued a challenge to the government, urging for a substantial 150 percent increase in the farmgate price of cocoa. ...

The European Union (EU) is ramping up efforts to boost its trade and investment ties with West African countries, according to a reliable source within the Union. The source emphasized ...

Long regarded as the powerhouse of the global cocoa industry, West African countries like Ghana and Ivory Coast are currently grappling with a dire cocoa crisis, sending shockwaves through the ...

The National Communication Authority (NCA) of Ghana has issued a sobering announcement regarding the timeline for restoring stable data connections in the wake of faulty undersea cables. With disruptions affecting ...