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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

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...

Published on Aug 26, 2024

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...

Published on Aug 26, 2024

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.

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Published on Aug 24, 2024

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