Alban Lafont switches his national team allegiance to the Ivory Coast

9Panathinaikos goalkeeper Alban Lafont (26), who has joined the Greek side on loan from Nantes, has switched his national team allegiance from France to the Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old has received a first senior call-up from Les Elephants manager Emerse …

Barred I.Coast opposition figures among 60 candidates for president

Barred I.Coast opposition figures among 60 candidates for president ABIDJAN, Aug 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Sixty people have officially submitted bids to run for president of Ivory Coast in October elections, including two leading opposition figures who …

More sunshine, rains needed to boost Ivory Coast cocoa crop, farmers say

Farmers across most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa-growing regions said on Monday more sunshine and rains were needed from September to boost the next October-to-March main crop. The world’s largest cocoa producer is in the middle of the rainy season, which runs …

Ivory Coast President Files for Re-election as Opposition Faces Exclusions

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara formally submitted his candidacy for October’s presidential election, seeking another term amid significant opposition challenges. The 83-year-old leader arrived at the Independent Electoral Commission headquarters …

Gunmen kill four villagers in Ivory Coast near Burkina Faso border

Unidentified armed men have killed four villagers in northeastern Ivory Coast near Burkina Faso, while another remains missing following the west African country’s first such deadly attack since 2021, the army said Tuesday. Ivory Coast shares a porous …

Gambia share spoils with Ivory Coast in West Africa Deaf football tourney

The Gambia was expected to travel with 25 players but travelled with 15 people due to financial constraints. The Gambia travelled with 13 players and 2 officials. The Gambia Deaf Scorpions qualified for the Semi-finals. They will face either Liberia or …

Police Ladies arrive in Ivory Coast; hold training ahead of Bayelsa Queens clash Sunday

U17 WAFU Cup: Nigeria loses hosting rights to Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast has officially replaced Nigeria as the host nation for the 2025 U17 WAFU B Championship. Nigeria was initially awarded hosting rights for the regional tournament, scheduled to take place in September. However, according to the latest update …

Galatasaray sign defender Singo from Monaco

Galatasaray have signed Ivory Coast defender Wilfried Singo from AS Monaco for 30.8 million euros ($36.06 million), the Turkish Super Lig club said on Thursday. Additionally, Galatasaray will pay 10 per cent of any future resale profit to French side …

Singapore firms continuing to expand in Africa, expect high returns

LAC Global and Valency International are among a growing wave of Singapore businesses pursuing expansion in Africa, the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. They are drawn by the region’s long-term growth potential that …