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Côte d’Ivoire's "steady progress" hailed
afrol News, 17 April - Ahead of his next week's visit to Côte d’Ivoire, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hailed the West African for attaining “steady progress” in several areas, including politics, security and economic recovery. Read more
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Economy - Development | Politics | Agriculture - Nutrition | Society
Surge in prices worries UN
afrol News, 8 April - A global surge in food prices has become a great concern to the United Nations, fearing that it could lead to further tensions across the world, including Africa. Read more
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Economy - Development | Politics | Human rights | Society
Gbagbo trusts African solution
afrol News, 17 March - President Laurent Gbagbo of Côte d'Ivoire has expressed confidence in African intervention to solve the continent's internal conflicts. Read more
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Economy - Development | Politics | Technology | Society
Cellcom enjoys major investment
afrol News, 3 March - An international private equity firm focused on investing across the African continent [Emerging Capital Partners (ECP)] on Monday announced a US $20 million investment in Cellcom Telecommunications Limited, mobile telecommunications company with operations in West Africa. Read more
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Politics | Society | Human rights
UN extends Côte d’Ivoire mission
afrol News, 16 January - The Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Operations in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) and French forces supporting it until 30 July. This extension will enable the UN to support the conduct of credible election in the country this year. Read more
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Politics | Society | Human rights
Gbabgo to outlaw tribalism
afrol News, 15 January - Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo has vowed to outlaw tribalism, racism and xenophobia in the country, believing that the move will foster respect among people. Read more
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Politics
Ivorians go to polls in December
afrol News, 7 August - At last, a date has been set for presidential elections in the troubled West African state of Côte d'Ivoire following the restoration of peace and stability. The Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo, fixed end of December as the time when Ivorians will elect their leader. Read more
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Politics
Leaders burn Côte d'Ivoire weapons
afrol News, 30 July - Côte d'Ivoire leaders have gone extra mile to demonstrate their commitment to lasting peace in their country by setting fire to stockpiled weapons, which is seen as the finishing touches of the process to seal the five-year civil war. Read more
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Politics
UN troops in Côte d'Ivoire to assist elections
afrol News, 16 July - The UN and French troops overseeing the peace process in Côte d'Ivoire are to stay in the country at least another half year, it was decided today. The peacekeeping troops are also to have a key position in assuring credible elections in the split country, which now is run by a transitional government.
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Society | Politics
Rocket attack scares Ivorian PM
afrol News, 2 July - Guillaume Soro, the Ivorian Prime Minister last Friday escaped an assassination attempt on his life at the Bouake International Airport. The plane carrying him was shot by a rocket, resulting to the death of four members of his delegation while leaving scores of people severely injured.
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Society | Politics
Ivorian PM escapes death
afrol News, 29 June - Guillaume Soro, Côte d'Ivoire's Prime Minister, Friday morning escaped
death. Mr Soro escaped unhurt after the Foker 100 plane he was boarding was
shot by a rocket while trying to land at the Bouake International Airport. Read more
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Politics
Côte d'Ivoire prepares for elections
afrol News, 30 May - Côte d'Ivoire is moving fast on its road to organising credible, free and fair elections. It is against this background that the country’s independent electoral commission (CEI) conducted training for over 30 central electoral commissioners. Read more
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» 09.04.2007 - Ivorian PM names cabinet
» 04.04.2007 - Ivorian PM to name cabinet soon
» 29.03.2007 - UN to approve "rebel PM" of Côte d'Ivoire
» 27.03.2007 - Ivorian ex-rebel leader appointed PM
» 27.03.2007 - Ivorian adolescents tricked by football agent
» 05.03.2007 - Optimism after new Ivorian peace deal
» 28.02.2007 - Ivorian poultry producers lose millions over avian flu
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» 05.01.2007 - China promises Côte d'Ivoire billions
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