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ICC prosecutor appeals acquittal of Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court appealed on Monday against the shock acquittal of former Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo over post-electoral violence that killed around 3,000 people.
West African leaders pledge $1bn to fight armed groups
West African leaders meeting in Burkina Faso have announced a one-billion-dollar plan to combat rising insecurity in the Sahel region.
Côte d’Ivoire wants Akinwumi Adesina re-elected AfDB president
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’ Ivoire has appointed Adama Koné, Minister of Economic and Financial Affairs to support the re-election of Akinwumi Adesina as President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB).
African leaders ‘sacked from office’ since 2010
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, whose death was announced on Friday, was on a long list of African leaders forced from power since 2010.
Cote d’Ivoire: Why we should strengthen relations with Nigeria
The Ambassador of Cote d’Ivoire to Nigeria, Mrs Toure Maman, has called for deeper economic cooperation with Nigeria to strengthen trade relations between the two countries.
Alassane Ouattara: ECOWAS should rule on single currency by 2020
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has said West African nations who meet the criteria to join the single currency should do so by 2020.
Ivory Coast’s Alassane Ouattara says ‘someone must be responsible’ for poll deaths
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has refused to comment on the acquittal on crimes against humanity of his predecessor Laurent Gbagbo at the International Criminal Court while insisting investigations would continue.
Ivory Coast’s ex-strongman Laurent Gbagbo goes to Belgium on exile
Belgium has agreed to take in former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo following his acquittal at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
ICC orders release of former Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo
The International Criminal Court finally freed former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo on Friday after his shock acquittal last month of crimes against humanity.
Ivorian MP Alain Lobognan jailed for ‘fake news’ tweet
An Ivorian MP and ex-sports minister has been sentenced to one year in jail and fined $520 (£400) for spreading fake news that incited violence.
CAF confirms Ivory Coast as 2023 AFCON host
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has announced when the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations final draw will take place while confirming that Ivory Coast has accepted to host the 2023 continental showpiece.
Ivory Coast agree to host the Nations Cup in 2023
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) says Ivory Coast has agreed to host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, instead of 2021.
Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo to stay detained until February
Ivory Coast ex-strongman Laurent Gbagbo will stay behind bars until at least February despite his acquittal on charges of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, the tribunal said Friday.
ICC halts release of Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday dashed Ivory Coast ex-president Laurent Gbagbo's hopes of a swift release following his acquittal on charges of crimes against humanity.
ICC frees Ivory Coast ex-president Laurent Gbagbo
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague have acquitted Ivory Coast ex-President Laurent Gbagbo.
ICC: Ivory Coast ex-leader Laurent Gbagbo has no case to answer
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague have ruled that Ivory Coast ex-President Laurent Gbagbo has no case to answer.
ICC to rule on release of Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo
Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo is expected to find out whether he will be freed after seven years behind bars on charges of crimes against humanity.
ECOWAS calls for free, fair elections in Nigeria, Senegal
The ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have charged Nigeria and Senegal to leave no stone unturned in ensuring the conduct of elections are peaceful, free and transparent.
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Oby Ezekwesili: Omoyele Sowore’s continued detention unconstitutional, unlawful
Former presidential candidate in the last general election, Oby Ezekwesili, has said that the continued detention of co-convener #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore, was not only unconstitutional but also unlawful.
Victor Osimhen: Playing in UEFA Champions League a dream come true
Victor Osimhen says playing in the UEFA Champions League was a dream come true for him after he made his first appearance in the competition for Lille who suffered a 3-0 away defeat to Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam on Tuesday.
VAR disallows Wilfred Ndidi’s opener for Leicester City against Tottenham Hotspur
Ndidi scrambled the ball over the line in the 16th minute after goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga failed to clear Youri Tielemans' shot out of danger.
German bishops defend reform efforts, deny rift with Vatican
Bishops in Germany have defended a national reform process and denied that their efforts are leading to a rift with the Vatican in the aftermath of sexual abuse scandals that have rocked the Catholic Church in recent years.
Governor Ikpeazu: I have no grudge against Alex Otti, Uche Ogah
Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, said on Saturday he has no grudge against his opponents in the March 9 governorship election in the state, saying the duo only exercised their rights.
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Oil prices edge up after turbulent week as Saudi Arabia reassures on output
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday after days of turbulence, with markets soothed by Saudi Arabia’s pledge to restore full production by end-September at facilities knocked out in drone and missile attacks last weekend.
Italy arrests leaders of Juventus hardline ultra fans
Italian police on Monday arrested 12 leading Juventus hardline fans as part of a major investigation into violence and extortion linked to match ticket sales.
NIHORT restates vow to boost food production in Nigeria
The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) in Idi-Shin, Ibadan, Oyo State, has restated its determination to stem the current food crisis ravaging the nation.
Wilfred Ndidi explains reason for pulling out of Ukraine friendly
Super Eagles and Leicester city defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has come out to explain why he did not honor the Ukraine friendly after being declared fit enough to play by Leicester City medics and Manager Brendan Rodgers.
Dammy Krane’s trial begins in October, granted bail
Magistrate A.F.O Botoku gave the date of trial after the arraignment of the singer at the Igbosere Magistrates’ court in Lagos. Botoku also granted him bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety who must be a tax payer.