Ivory Coast court removes former Credit Suisse CEO from the presidential ballot

Burkina Faso Claims to Foil Coup Attempt, Accuses Ivory Coast of Harboring Plotters

Burkina Faso’s military government on Monday announced it had thwarted what it described as a “major plot” aimed at plunging the country into chaos, accusing neighboring Ivory Coast of sheltering the masterminds behind the foiled attempt. According to a …

Fleurs de Villes takes cues from 'Downton Abbey' at South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza hosted a coming out party for “Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey” on Wednesday in the Jewel Court of the Costa Mesa shopping destination. It’s the fifth consecutive visit for the touring special exhibit featuring fresh floral installations. …

I.Coast opposition called to protest after leader barred from election

Supporters of Ivory Coast's main opposition party were called to protest outside courts on Thursday after their candidate was barred from running in the presidential election. The government warned it would not permit any unrest and police blocked off …

I.Coast opposition supporters to protest against leader's ou...

Supporters of Ivory Coast's main opposition party are set to demonstrate outside courts on Thursday to protest the removal of their candidate from an upcoming presidential election. An Abidjan court on Tuesday struck Tidjane Thiam off the electoral …

I Coast’s barred opposition leader says is party’s only presidential candidate

Abidjan   -   Ivory Coast’s main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam, struck off the electoral list in a row over his nationality, told a wire service Wednesday his party would not replace him as its candidate in October’s presidential election. Tensions in …

I.Coast's Barred Opposition Leader Says Is Party's Only Presidential Candidate

Ivory Coast's main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam, struck off the electoral list in a row over his nationality, told AFP Wednesday his party would not replace him as its candidate in October's presidential election. Tensions in the west African …

I.Coast opposition leader Thiam barred from presidential election

Tidjane Thiam, the head of Ivory Coast's main opposition party, has been barred from the country's presidential election after a court ruled his nationality was invalid - Copyright VATICAN MEDIA/AFP Handout Marietou Ba and Pierre Donadieu An …

Ineligible to stand, Gbagbo enters the Ivorian election by other means

Determined to play a role in the upcoming presidential election despite his ineligibility to stand as a candidate, Laurent Gbagbo launched a campaign dubbed 'Enough is Enough'. He said it aims to draw attention to the country's 'oppressed…

Ivorian rapper Didi B releases new album ahead of historic concert in Abidjan on 3rd May

Ivorian musician Didi B has released a new album where he reveals his two sides — an accomplished rapper and a versatile artist. "I’ve always tried different styles in my singles, but my albums were mainly rap. This time, I blended both to really show …