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Benin: Romuald Wadagni on course for landslide presidential victory with over 94% of the vote

Romuald Wadagni is set to win Benin’s presidential election by a wide margin, according to provisional results giving him more than 94% of the vote.

The figures, based on the counting of the vast majority of ballots, highlight the dominance of the ruling camp’s candidate. His main challenger, Paul Hounkpè, conceded def...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: PDCI-RDA launches celebrations for its 80th anniversary in Abidjan

The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) officially launched, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the celebrations marking its 80th anniversary during a ceremony held at its headquarters in Cocody, Abidjan.

The event brought together party executives, activists, and supporters who gathered to...

Published on Apr 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: PDCI Executive Secretary Calice Yapo Found Not Guilty of “Disturbing Public Order”

Delivered on Friday, March 27, the court ruling went against the prosecution’s request, which had called for a 36-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs against the Ivorian opposition figure.

Published on Mar 30, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire:PDCI-RDA: Tidjane Thiam Carries Out Technical Reshuffle of the Executive Secretariat

The president of the PDCI-RDA, Tidjane Thiam, signed a decision on Monday, March 16, 2026, appointing five party members—including former minister Gnamien Yao—as executive secretaries, as part of a technical reshuffle of the party’s e...

Published on Mar 24, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Nady Gbagbo Launches “Action Agir pour les libertés” Project to Empower Women

On the occasion of the celebration of International Women’s Rights Day on March 8, 2026, Nadiany Gbagbo launched a new social initiative called “Action Agir pour les libertés”. The ceremony, which also featured the presentation...

Published on Mar 10, 2026

Blé Goudé Advocates Governance Focused on Essentials and Priorities

Abidjan, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Charles Blé Goudé, President of the Congress for Justice and Equality of the People (COJEP), unveiled the main orientations of his political project at the Maison de la Presse in Abidjan. His a...

Published on Jan 29, 2026

Patrick Jérôme Achi Elected President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly with 215 of 255 Votes

Patrick Jérôme Achi, an experienced politician and former Prime Minister, has been elected President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, receiving 215 out of 255 votes during the inaugural session of the new legislature held in Abidjan this Saturday.

Published on Jan 17, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Patrick Achi Designated RHDP Candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly

According to Jeune Afrique, former Prime Minister Patrick Achi has been nominated by President Alassane Ouattara to succeed Adama Bictogo as Speaker of the National Assembly. The election is scheduled for Saturday, January 17.

Published on Jan 15, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Generations and Capable People Movement Withdraws from Opposition Coalition

The Coalition for a Peaceful Political Alternation in Côte d’Ivoire (CAP-CI) continues to weaken. Following the withdrawal of Charles Blé Goudé’s Pan-African Congress for Justice and Equality of Peoples (COJEP), it is no...

Published on Jan 12, 2026

Legislative Elections 2025: After the MGC’s Setback, Simone Gbagbo Sets the Course for 2026

The former Ivorian First Lady and President of the Movement of Capable Generations (MGC), Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, met on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with her party’s candidates who contested the legislative elections held on December 27, 2025. The m...

Published on Jan 04, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara’s Party Wins Legislative Elections Easily, According to Partial Results

Voters in Côte d’Ivoire went to the polls on Saturday, December 27, to elect their members of parliament, just two months after President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected for a fourth presidential term. According to partial results released...

Published on Dec 29, 2025

Côte d'Ivoire: Spokesperson of Main Opposition Party Jailed for “Terrorist Acts” and “Conspiracy”

The spokesperson of Côte d'Ivoire’s main opposition party was jailed on Thursday on 18 charges, including “terrorist acts” and “conspiracy against State authority”, AFP learned from his lawyers.

Published on Nov 28, 2025