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On the tenth anniversary of the Grand-Bassam Beach attack, Ivory Coast honors the memory of those lost in the tragic jihadist assault that occurred on March 13, 2016. The incident marked a significant event in the country's fight against terrorism.
France has officially returned a sacred talking drum taken during the colonial period to Ivory Coast, in a notable repatriation of cultural artefacts. The drum, known as Djidji Ayokwe, was handed over at a ceremony in Paris.
Recently uncovered emails suggest that Nina Keita, the niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, acted as an intermediary for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, introducing him to influential officials and young women.
The Delta State Police have arrested a man, Michael Ayauze, on suspicion of cult involvement and recovered a firearm during a raid in the Ibusa area. Authorities are pursuing other individuals who fled the scene.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Oyo State has apprehended a 28-year-old female suspect for alleged involvement in human trafficking. Efforts are underway to locate her husband, who has reportedly fled.
A court in Abidjan has handed a three-year prison sentence to Mamadou Hawa Gassama, a Malian politician, for his derogatory remarks about Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. The tensions between Mali and Ivory Coast have escalated following recent political upheavals in the region.
The Burkina Faso Football Federation has terminated the contracts of head coach Brama Traore and his entire coaching staff after the team's early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The federation cited results significantly below expectations, including a failure to reach the semi-finals and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
