Abidjan Art Week Establishes City as Cultural Hub
Late-night gallery tours and expanded venues during Abidjan Art Week signal the city's emergence as a major arts destination, rivalling Dakar in contemporary West African art.
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Laetitia Ky's Sculptural Hairstyles Celebrate Sisterhood and Identity
Ivorian artist Laetitia Ky creates intricate sculptural hairstyles, using her natural hair to convey messages of feminism and identity. In a rare departure, she involves her sister to illustrate their deep bond and trust.
UN Slavery Ruling Fuels African Union Reparations Fight
The UN's landmark vote declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity has sparked renewed momentum for reparations, led by Ghana and the African Union.
France Returns Colonial-Era Talking Drum to Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast celebrates the return of the Djidji Ayokwe talking drum, looted by France over a century ago, marking a significant step in cultural restitution efforts across Africa.
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France Returns Sacred Colonial-Era Drum to Ivory Coast
France has officially returned the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory Coast, marking the first restitution of looted artifacts from the colonial period after a decade-long effort.
France Returns Sacred Drum Looted from Côte d'Ivoire
France has returned the Djidji Ayôkwé, a sacred talking drum seized in 1916, to Côte d'Ivoire in a landmark cultural restitution ceremony, marking a historic step for post-colonial reconciliation.
Ivory Coast Cocoa Crisis: 200,000 Tons Unsold Amid Price Drop
Ivory Coast faces a mounting cocoa crisis with 200,000 metric tons unsold by March's end, as government-set prices above global rates deter traders, threatening farmers' livelihoods and market stability.
President's Niece Acted as Epstein Fixer, Emails Show
Newly released emails reveal how Nina Keita, niece of Ivory Coast's president, facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's access to powerful politicians and helped source young women.
Air France Flight Enters Military Zone in Abidjan After Error
An Air France flight with 283 passengers triggered a security alert after mistakenly taxiing into a no-go military zone at Abidjan Airport in Côte d'Ivoire due to pilot error.
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