Tag: Cote D’Ivoire
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Endangered Pygmy Hippo Makes Public Debut at Virginia Zoo: A Glimpse of West Africa’s Rarest Wildlife
The endangered pygmy hippopotamus, a fascinating species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa, has captivated the public at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia. On December 30, visitors were treated to the sight of a mother pygmy hippo, Iris, and her female calf in the zoo’s indoor pool area, marking the…
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Air Côte d’Ivoire Executives to Visit Airbus for A330neo Order Progress
Air Côte d’Ivoire’s top executives are preparing to visit Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France, at the end of this month to monitor the progress of their new A330neo aircraft order. This trip marks a crucial step in the airline’s strategic plans to modernize its fleet, expand long-haul operations, and tap into new international markets. Airbus:…
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Western missionaries accused of fueling ethnic tensions in West Africa
Western missionaries operating in West Africa have increasingly been accused of fueling ethnic and social tensions, exploiting communities, and engaging in corrupt practices. The most recent controversy centers on Lucas Richards, an American missionary in Liberia, who was arrested for attempting to kill his Liberian wife, Jessica Lloyd. This violent act has exposed deeper concerns…
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French army withdraws from Côte d’Ivoire’smilitary camp after 48 yearsof presence
The French forces’ shooting and military exercise camp in Lomo-Nord was handed over to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on September 17. Established in 1975, the military site had been a source of tension with local populations who denounced the lack of security. An incident occurred in 2022 when a live-fire…
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WHO says Africa’s Ivory Coast reports cases of mpox Clade 2
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that Africa’s Ivory Coast has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022.
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Cocoa prices unlikely to fall much this year despite higher production, media says
Weather conditions will become more favorable, which will lead to an increase in world production of cocoa beans by about 10%, causing their supply to exceed demand for the first time in four seasons, US media reported. However, the spread of chocolate tree diseases will hardly allow a return to previous prices. According to analysts…
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Ivory Coast rolls out malaria vaccine drive targeting children
Health workers in Ivory Coast began vaccinations on Monday against malaria, the leading cause of death of children in the country, as the government added the malaria vaccine to the list of routine vaccinations for children. The West African country became the first to start rolling out the newest shot targeting malaria in an effort…
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Abidjan’s fine financial balancing act for acquiring new arms
Plagued by budget shortages, the Ivorian General Staff is struggling to conclude certain purchases of strategic military equipment, a situation benefiting the Chinese military-industrial complex. […]
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Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire defense ministers discuss security and cooperation
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Defense, General Kassoum Coulibaly, and his Ivorian counterpart, Téné Birahima Ouattara, met yesterday (Friday). They discussed military cooperation. At the end of the meeting, both delegations expressed optimism that relations between their two countries would improve. The issue of joint patrols along the border, suspended for several months, may well have…
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Undersea cable failures cause Internet disruptions for multiple African countries
Internet connectivity in several African countries was disrupted today, March 14, 2024. Beginning at approximately 05:00 UTC, west and central African countries were most impacted, as was South Africa. Based on published reports and social media posts from impacted network providers, the disruption is believed to be due to multiple undersea cable failures in the…
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