Stories from Cote d'Ivoire

A strike involving maritime affairs workers in Côte d'Ivoire has been suspended following an agreement with Minister Serey Doh. The resolution follows a period of industrial action within the sector.

Ivorian rap artist Didi B is scheduled to perform at the Femmier urban music festival in Anoumabo. The festival features various activities through the end of the week.

Agronomist engineer Faustin Laurey stated that cashew production must move beyond raw exports to include local processing. He argued that transforming cashews within Dimbokro would add value to local production and create jobs.

The 18th edition of the Festival des Musiques Urbaines d'Anoumabo (FEMU) has opened in Côte d'Ivoire. The festival features performances by artists including Fatoumata Diawara and Yusundour on Friday evening.

ECOWAS experts, institutions, and national sector actors are meeting for two days in Abidjan to discuss improving the sub-regional common market. The meeting aims to better connect agricultural products from major markets like Kano, Nigeria, or Kumasi and Ghana to the wider region. Producers currently face administrative hurdles at borders and high transportation costs when attempting to sell goods in other West African markets. Experts from the ECOWAS Commission are discussing the development of maritime corridors to support the region's coastal economies. Twelve member states rely on coastal economies, making the maritime sector a key focus for the organization. The discussion aims to address these economic gaps and improve maritime infrastructure. High transport costs remain a challenge for producers. The meeting is exploring solutions such as increasing investment in rail transport.

Six defendants received life prison sentences in Côte d'Ivoire following the trial for the 2020 Kafolo jihadist attack.

A court in Abidjan delivered verdicts for 45 defendants involved in terrorism cases. Additionally, 17 people received 20-year prison sentences for participating in a terrorist agreement intended to commit terrorist acts. The judges' sentencing exceeded the prosecution's initial target of five defendants. The courtroom required extra seating to accommodate the large number of defendants. Six defendants received life sentences during a trial in Abidjan regarding terrorist acts. The proceedings followed a previous trial concerning the Grand Bassam attacks. Six individuals received life sentences for attacks previously claimed by the Al Qaeda-affiliated Katiba Masina. The trial addressed an offensive claimed by the Al Qaeda-affiliated Katiba Masina in a country near Burkina Faso. The courtroom was at capacity, requiring additional plastic chairs for the 45 defendants on trial.

Six defendants received life prison sentences yesterday following a trial regarding attacks in Kafolo. The trial involved 45 defendants in total. The sentences were handed down on Monday, according to regional authorities in Côte d'Ivoire.

An additional 17 people received 20-year prison sentences for participating in a terrorist conspiracy aimed at providing logistical support for attacks. Abdelhaï Ben-Maité, the lawyer for the civil parties, commented on the verdicts. Judges issued life sentences to six defendants for acts of terrorism during a trial in Ivory Coast. The trial involved a total of 45 defendants, according to civil party lawyer Abdelhaï Ben-Maité. A court in Abidjan has issued life sentences following a terrorism trial. Lawyer Mohamed Lamin Kone expressed satisfaction with the decision. The outcome follows a trial involving various conclusions regarding criminal attitudes in the region. The trial addressed criminal activities that resulted in casualties among defense and security forces on the front lines. The state maintains a commitment to fighting these criminal activities.

Dozens of drivers are returning to their trucks with reluctance, heading towards Mali. They express fear about the situation, stating they have no choice but to work. Over 25,000 trucks transited between Mali and Ivory Coast in the last quarter of 2025. An individual named Anid plans to travel north with a fuel cargo, relying on military escorts and risk bonuses due to security concerns. Kumar stated that the involved voter or administrator has been identified.