Ivory Coast

‘The Cursed’: Former migrants rejected by society on return to Ivory Coast

In Ivory Coast, would-be migrants who return home are known locally as "the cursed". With their dream of a better life abroad in tatters, they also face stigma and rejection from their…

2 months ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

The failure of Ivory Coast’s ban on skin-lightening products

Although Ivorian authorities outlawed certain whitening products in 2015, the ban did not directly target those containing glutathione. As a result, they are still widely available in markets and online.…

3 months ago

Africa·News·Newsletter

Ivory Coast: Stamping out female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation is still an issue in rural areas of Ivory Coast. Though it has been banned decades ago, girls still die and suffer from the practice.…

3 years ago

Africa·News

The night of the kings

Ivory Coast's latest cinematic offering, “Night of the Kings”, has received rave reviews after its premiere. The film sees an inmate's fate rest on his ability to captivate his audience with stories…

4 years ago

Entertainment·Film

Court dismisses Maryam Sanda’s Appeal, upholds death sentence for killing husband and more

Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Saturday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday.⁣ ⁣…

4 years ago

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Ivory Coast jittery after disputed election

After a turbulent election, life is yet to return to normal in Abidjan, Ivory Coast's economic capital. Several instances of election-related violence risked plunging the country into the crisis of 2010.…

4 years ago

Africa·News

In Ivory Coast, voters head to polls amid opposition boycott

Polling stations open in Ivory Coast for presidential elections after a campaign marked by inter-community violence. Two of the four candidates are boycotting the vote over President Alassane Ouattara's contested attempt to…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Ivory Coast under international pressure to safeguard peace

Tensions have been running high in Ivory Coast following elections, after the opposition announced that it no longer recognized Alassane Ouattara as president. Analysts have agreed on the need for a dialogue.…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Ivory Coast goes to the polls amid fears of unrest

Ivory Coast votes in a tense election after an opposition boycott and clashes over President Alassane Ouattara's contested attempt to secure a third term. Violence in the run-up to the vote has…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Ivory Coast hopes ride high as election nears

A tense electoral campaign for Ivory Coast’s October 31 presidential election kicked off on Thursday with the incumbent, Alassane Ouattara, seeking a contested third term. Some Ivorians accuse him of undermining the…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Ivory Coast opposition candidates call for boycott of electoral process

In tonight's edition: Ahead of Ivory Coast's tense October 31 presidential election, the opposition has asked supporters to boycott the electoral process. There are fears that objection to president Alassane Ouattara's bid…

4 years ago

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Ivory Coast

‘The Cursed’: Former migrants rejected by society on return to Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast: Stamping out female genital mutilation

The night of the kings

Court dismisses Maryam Sanda’s Appeal, upholds death sentence for killing husband and more

Ivory Coast jittery after disputed election

In Ivory Coast, voters head to polls amid opposition boycott

Ivory Coast under international pressure to safeguard peace

Ivory Coast goes to the polls amid fears of unrest

Ivory Coast hopes ride high as election nears

Ivory Coast opposition candidates call for boycott of electoral process

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