by afrikanfrontier | Dec 9, 2024 | News, Politics
The race for Ivory Coast’s presidency has become even more competitive with the entry of Simone Ehivet, the ex-wife of former President Laurent Gbagbo. Ehivet secured her nomination from the Movement of Capable Generations (MGC) during a congress held in her...
by afrikanfrontier | Jul 10, 2024 | News, Politics
The recent mobilisation by Ivory Coast’s ruling party, the Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), to drum up support for President Alassane Ouattara’s potential fourth-term bid is a deeply concerning development for the nation’s...
by afrikanfrontier | May 23, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
In a remarkable development that serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the African continent, Ivory Coast has emerged as the best-rated sovereign in sub-Saharan Africa with foreign debt outstanding, surpassing even the economic powerhouse of...
by afrikanfrontier | May 14, 2024 | News, Politics
In a bold move that exposes the underbelly of the global cocoa trade, Ivory Coast has taken a principled stance by suspending its Fairtrade cocoa programme. This decision, fueled by suspicions of contamination with uncertified beans, is a much-needed wake-up call for...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 12, 2024 | News, Politics
The political landscape of Ivory Coast is set for a seismic shift. Tidjane Thiam, the former CEO of the prestigious Swiss bank Credit Suisse, has announced his intention to run for President. This move by a titan of the financial world has injected a jolt of...
