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Laurent Gbagbo Vows Legal Battle After Disqualification from 2025 Electoral Roll

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has declared his intent to fight the removal of his name from Côte d’Ivoire’s 2025 electoral roll, calling the decision a politically motivated attempt to…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Tidjane Thiam’s Electoral Exclusion

Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), has announced a nationwide protest on June 11 to oppose the electoral commission's exclusion of its presidential candidate…

Africa News Now June 9, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Approves $112 Million Loan for Cross-Border Power Grid with Ghana

The Ivorian government has approved a loan of 68 billion CFA francs (approximately $112 million USD) to kickstart the first phase of a major cross-border electricity interconnection project with Ghana.…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Guinea Sets December 2025 for Elections Amid Transition to Civilian Rule

Guinea will hold presidential and general elections in December 2025, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah announced Monday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s planned return to democratic governance following…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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President Ouattara Hosts Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Abidjan, Championing Public-Private Collaboration

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara inaugurated the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, bringing together over 2,000 leaders from across the continent to discuss strategies for economic transformation…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025