Côte d'Ivoire

third-termism

The temptations of third-termism

As election fever sweeps the continent next year, many leaders are attempting to run for a third term, despite their countries’ two-term ... constitutions.

Grim Logic

Nigeria’s weak commodity output signals higher 2023 food inflation: AFEX

Weak production of key Nigerian food commodities due to fertiliser prices and flooding points to a further increase in food inflation this year, ... according to the AFEX commodities exchange.

strong ambition

Mali, will you be mine? Abidjan’s corporate lithium mining overtures seek welcome suitors

The Ivorian mineral extraction sector smells a new opportunity in the air — Malian mineral deposits. ...

tough nut

Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria…Does West Africa have a debt problem?

Many West African countries were already over-extended when 2020 began. Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal were the West African ... heavyweights that had a debt-to-GDP ratio of more than 100% between 2015 and 2020. Covid-19 and the ensuing low tide revealed which countries had been swimming without a costume.

Côte d'Ivoire top stories

international intrigue

Burkina Faso, CAR, Côte d’Ivoire… Ari Ben-Menashe, lobbyist for countries in crisis

Deja vu

Côte d’Ivoire turns to the IMF again, three years after its last loan

BITTERSWEET

Cocoa: Ivorian trader Loïc Folloroux’s lost millions

international intrigue

Burkina Faso, CAR, Côte d’Ivoire… Ari Ben-Menashe, lobbyist for countries in crisis

Deja vu

Côte d’Ivoire turns to the IMF again, three years after its last loan

BITTERSWEET

Cocoa: Ivorian trader Loïc Folloroux’s lost millions

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team effort

US: Congress calls for support for French-backed African counter-terrorism academy

The US Congress is calling on the Joe Biden administration to join other western powers in supporting a new African counter-terrorism academy ... that looks to train security officials from across the continent.

the bean contention

Côte d’Ivoire – Ghana: Why cocoa farmers remain brown gold’s poor relation

Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana are trying to use their position as major players in the world cocoa market to obtain better remuneration for their ... farmers. It’s a legitimate, but uphill battle. Here's a visual overview of the situation.

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laissez-faire practices

In the cocoa sector, ‘governments don’t have the means to implement their own policies’

For François Ruf, a researcher and economist, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana must control their bean production if they are to have any chance of ... winning their battle with the industry over growers' wages.

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'NO CONFLICT'

Côte d’Ivoire: Like father, like son? Goudé’s quest for freedom

Between political ambitions, legal cases, and relations with Laurent Gbagbo, the former politician made his voice heard before the press. ...

success

Cocoa Wars: Can farmers reclaim their power through cooperatives?

In Côte d'Ivoire, several cocoa growers’ organisations are leading the way by betting on certification and direct relationships with chocolate ... manufacturers to improve their income. A revolution in the making.

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“fool's game”?

Cocoa: Chocolate manufacturers and supermarkets, the big winners far from Africa

Despite a standoff imposed by Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, chocolate manufacturers and distributors maintain a firm grip on the industry and the ... price paid to producers.

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