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U.S. Ambassador Celebrates Cultural Partnerships at INSAAC

On Tuesday, October 9, 2024, the U.S. Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, Jessica Davis Ba, visited the National Institute of Arts and Cultural Action (INSAAC). This visit marked a significant milestone in the strong partnership between the U.S. Embassy and INSAAC, which continues to foster artistic creativity through various cultural projects. Published on Oct 09, 2024

Ambassador Matthias Veltin Opens the 2nd International Agrofood and Plastics Fair in Côte d'Ivoire

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Ambassador Matthias Veltin took part in the opening of the second edition of the International Agrofood, Plastics, Printing, and Packaging Fair, held in Côte d’Ivoire for West Africa. This prestigious event gathered rep...

Published on Oct 09, 2024

Meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on the Sidelines of the 19th Francophonie Summit

On the sidelines of the 19th Summit of La Francophonie, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara met to discuss mutual interests and explore ways to deepen collaboration within the Francophonie. The meeting took pl...

Published on Oct 08, 2024

Dutch Embassy Participates in Beach Cleanup at Grand Bassam

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands actively participated in a beach cleanup initiative held in Grand Bassam. The event was organized by the European Union delegation in Côte d'Ivoire as part of its environmental efforts to combat plast...

Published on Oct 05, 2024

Ivorian Election Officials Participate in U.S. Leadership Program to Learn About Electoral Transparency

Five election officials from Côte d’Ivoire recently took part in the International Visitor Leadership Program (#IVLP), an initiative designed to share knowledge on electoral processes and mechanisms to enhance transparency and accountabilit...

Published on Oct 04, 2024

U.S. Embassy Abidjan Hosts Panel on “Tourism, Peace & Economic Development” for World Tourism Day

On September 27, in celebration of World Tourism Day, the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan hosted a panel discussion under the theme “Tourism, Peace & Economic Development.” The event featured Béatrice Assué, Regional Director of T...

Published on Sep 30, 2024

U.S. Military Training Team Collaborates with Ivorian Armed Forces in Séguéla

A U.S. military training team is currently working with the Forces Armées de Côte d'Ivoire (FACI) in Séguéla to strengthen the tactical skills of the Ivorian army units. The training focuses on practical exercises designed to...

Published on Sep 26, 2024

Côte d'Ivoire’s Armed Forces Receive Essential Medical Training from U.S. Experts

Between mid-August and the end of September 2024, a team of American trainers provided medical military training to over 430 members of the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire (FACI). Focused on essential lifesav...

Published on Sep 24, 2024

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.

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Published on Sep 18, 2024

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,...

Published on Sep 17, 2024

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...

Published on Sep 07, 2024