In Focus | Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

Ivory Coast
Tensions spike between transport and infrastructure ministers

The construction portfolio has been removed from Amadou Koné's remit and instead been handed to the infrastructure minister, Yacouba Hien Sié. This move has triggered strong reactions within the government.

Ivory Coast
US Treasury maintains pressure on Ouattara over money laundering

For several months, the US administration has been holding a series of working meetings with the Ivorian authorities. The aim is to trace illicit financial flows that it suspects are linked to the Lebanese Hezbollah.

Palace Intrigues
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Alassane Ouattara

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Ivory CoastProtocol spats between Adama Bictogo and Kandia Kamissoko Camara in Brazzaville

Ivory Coast
Guillaume Soro calls on Macky Sall's help to renew ties with Alassane Ouattara

Guillaume Soro and former Senegalese head of state Macky Sall met in mid-April to discuss the resumption of dialogue between the exiled opposition leader and President Ouattara.

Ivory Coast
Abidjan racks up unpaid bills with Bouygues and other businesses

For almost 10 months, Abidjan has been unable to pay its bills to natural gas producer Foxtrot International

Ivory Coast
Troubling times for speaker of parliament Adama Bictogo

In recent months, several companies founded by the businessman and politician have been subject to tax audits or have lost contracts.

Ivory Coast
Alassane Ouattara's proposal to Guillaume Soro

On the evening of 22 December, the Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara had hoped to convince his former ally Guillaume Soro [...]