Author: Aïcha Abdou

Adrien Haye, outgoing director of the French Development Agency (AFD) in Côte d’Ivoire, was elevated to the Ivorian National Order in recognition of his four-year tenure in the country. The ceremony took place on July 31, 2026, at the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Budget, where Minister Adama Coulibaly presented him with the distinction. The event was attended by Jean-Christophe Belliard, France’s ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, alongside AFD collaborators. On behalf of President Alassane Ouattara and Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, Minister Coulibaly commended Adrien Haye’s dedication to Ivorian development.…

Desperation of displaced people from Kouakourou in Mali In the heart of central Mali, the village of Kouakourou now stands as a haunting symbol of displacement and loss. Families once rooted in this community have been forced to abandon their homes, their livelihoods, and their futures, all in the wake of escalating insecurity. « When we arrived in Mopti, we were settled in a school, » explains a displaced resident of Kouakourou. « A generous donor—who prefers to remain anonymous—provided us with essential supplies: rice, tea, sugar, oil, and powdered…

Depuis jeudi 30 juillet, environ 60 000 personnes, majoritairement des Marocains, ont traversé la mer pour rejoindre l’enclave espagnole de Ceuta. En majorité de jeunes hommes ou des adolescents. Trente-quatre d’entre eux sont morts noyés. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Behind the sudden surge of migrants in Ceuta, Spain suspects Moroccan political pressure Within just 24 hours, nearly 60,000 migrants illegally crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, a 20 km² territory bordering Morocco with a population of 85,000. Could this be Rabat’s way of responding to Madrid’s growing ties with Algiers? Reading time: 8 min Thousands of Moroccan nationals reached Ceuta by swimming just days after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s visit to Algeria. Back in 2021, nearly 9,000 people crossed into the enclave following Spain’s decision to grant…

Football Ligue 1 Brest to pay tribute to Éric Roy as PSG clash approaches Three months after the tragic passing of Éric Roy, Stade Brestois has announced a special tribute to honor the former coach during their upcoming Ligue 1 clash against Paris Saint-Germain on matchday four. The Stade Brestois 29 announced the tribute in a club statement, emphasizing the depth of Roy’s legacy. « The club wishes this tribute to reflect the profound impact Éric Roy made on the club’s history, as well as the deep respect held by…

Côte d’Ivoire showcases growth strategy at African development forum The Ivory Coast’s leadership took center stage in Abidjan this week as government officials convened alongside international financial partners to discuss the nation’s economic blueprint. Representing the Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarra, Professor Loesse Jacques Esso, Cabinet Director, presided over the launch ceremony for the 2026 Côte d’Ivoire Country Report and the West Africa Economic Outlook, both produced by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Aligning national priorities with regional development goals The day’s discussions centered around the critical…