tug-of-war Côte d’Ivoire – Ghana: Farmers vs multinationals in cocoa war As the world's largest and second-largest suppliers of cocoa beans, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana have started a tug-of-war with the giants of the ... chocolate industry to obtain better remuneration for their cocoa farmers. It is likely to be a long battle. Article 1/5 of "Cocoa War: Farmers vs multinationals"
Coming home Côte d’Ivoire – Mali: Ouattara advocates peace with Assimi Goïta after the return of the 46 soldiers 46 Ivorian soldiers, who were sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Malian justice system and then pardoned, returned to Abidjan on Saturday ... evening. This marks the end of a diplomatic battle that had been raging for more than six months between Côte d'Ivoire and Mali.
expanding Glovo ramps-up its Africa business, faces challenge from Yango and Jumia With competitors now nipping at its heels, Spanish delivery start-up Glovo is set to expand in Côte d’Ivoire. ...
scale up Standard Bank plans corporate and investment bank expansion in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire Standard Bank plans to establish a corporate and investment banking (CIB) presence in Senegal and grow its existing operation in Côte d’Ivoire ... as part of a plan to scale up in west Africa. Article 4/8 of "South Africa looks for growth"
international intrigue Burkina Faso, CAR, Côte d’Ivoire… Ari Ben-Menashe, lobbyist for countries in crisis
international intrigue Burkina Faso, CAR, Côte d’Ivoire… Ari Ben-Menashe, lobbyist for countries in crisis
low profile Côte d’Ivoire: Ousmane Diakité, the Imam of the Middle Way Discreet and unknown to the general public, Sheikh Aïma Ousmane Diakité has years of mediation experience and influence behind him. For a year ... now, he has been at the head of Cosim in Côte d'Ivoire with the heavy task of countering the spread of the ideology of terrorist groups. Article 4/5 of "God Almighty: When religion influences politics"
thousands of soldiers Côte d’Ivoire: President Ouattara debuts new anti-terrorism plan With stability concerns throughout the region, the specter of terrorism, and the Africa Cup of Nations fast-approaching, Ivorian President Alassane ... Ouattara has announced plans to combat the rise in terrorist groups, effective early-2023.
REBIRTH OF THE RAM? Côte d’Ivoire: Is Tidjane Thiam ready for the political arena? Last August, the Franco-Ivorian banker's return to the country after more than two decades was widely followed. Some are now pushing him to run ... for president in 2025.
Learning Curve Ecobank cautious on Ghana strategy as it counts cost of proposed debt-swap Ghana’s proposed domestic debt restructuring leaves Ecobank, the country’s largest bank by assets, cautious over its corporate finance strategy ... in the country.
BACK TO BASICS Jumia: ‘Our business must be rooted and remain in Africa’ Francis Dufay, Jumia’s acting CEO, embodies a break - both symbolic and philosophical - at the helm. He intends to make a significant difference, ... despite what is bound to be a short stint in steering the e-commerce group.
sahel security African Parks rangers start their mission in Côte d’Ivoire The partnership between Ivorian authorities and the South African nature conservation NGO has come to fruition. Several rangers have just arrived ... in Côte d'Ivoire.