Ivory Coast bars two top opposition leaders from presidential vote

Abidjan – Ivory Coast on Monday barred two top opposition leaders, ex-president Laurent Gbagbo and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam, from next month’s presidential election in which President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a controversial...

Cote d'Ivoire hosts ECOWAS Lassa fever conference

ABIDJAN, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- A four-day conference initiated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) opened on Monday in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital, aiming to demonstrate the collective commitment of countries in...

Health United Press International Study: Chimps consume the equivalent of two alcoholic drinks per day

Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, found chimpanzees eating fermented fruit in their native habitats consume the equivalent of nearly two alcoholic drinks per day. The research team, who published their...

Cargill Suspends Cocoa Operations in Ivory Coast

Global agricultural giant Cargill Inc. has suspended cocoa grinding operations at its Ivory Coast facility for the first time in decades, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the world’s cocoa supply chain as deteriorating bean quality threatens...

Liberia: Senator Saah Joseph to Boost Health Facilities in Nimba, Leading with Jackson Fiah Doe Hospital Support

The Senator revealed that the hospital currently receives a budget allocation of only nine hundred thousand U.S. dollars, which he described as inadequate for supporting such a vital health institution. TAPPITA, Nimba County — Senator Saah Joseph...

Black pod disease hits Ivory Coast cocoa-growing regions

Similar comments were reported in the central regions of Bongouanou and Yamoussoukro, where rains were below average. "There is brown rot on the trees. We need a lot of sunshine, otherwise the losses will be enormous," said Paul M’Bra, who farms...

Cargill halts cocoa grinding in Ivory Coast amid worsening bean quality crisis 

IVORY COAST – Cargill has suspended cocoa grinding operations in Ivory Coast due to declining bean quality, signaling escalating disruptions across the global chocolate supply chain. The U.S.-based commodities giant halted processing at its...

Cargill Halts Ivory Coast Operations Amid Cocoa Crisis

Cargill has suspended cocoa grinding operations in Ivory Coast due to poor bean quality, highlighting deepening supply chain disruptions that threaten global chocolate production and underscore structural challenges facing West Africa’s dominant...

Preview: Gabon vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Gabon and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The Stade de Franceville is set for a blockbuster showdown on Tuesday as Gabon host Ivory...

Africa must invest in herbal medicine, not depend on donors – Experts warn

African health experts are calling for stronger investment in herbal and traditional medicine, warning that donor dependence and lack of coordinated research are slowing the continent’s ability to build resilient health systems. Associate...

Bishop Kenneth Monroe: A living legacy

RED SPRINGS — The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Monroe began his life and ministry in the small town of Red Springs. Monroe received his elementary and secondary education from the public schools of Red Springs. He was baptized and became a member of the St....

Health Security: ECOWAS strengthens regional cooperation against Lassa Fever

On the sidelines of the second ECOWAS International Conference on Lassa Fever, currently taking place at the Radisson Hotel in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the ECOWAS Regional Center for Disease Surveillance and Control (RCDSC) organized a panel...

The road to story town is paved with many tales

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column Service dog-in-training Rigby shakes off some Lake Ontario water after retrieving a kong. Photo by Patrick Kennedy /jpg, KI, apsmc Article content “There are dozens of stories out there,” Adrian Kennedy (AK),...

Madison event celebrates volunteers aiding global medical supply efforts

Wisconsin Medical Project hosted Warehouse Celebration at Demetral Park Shelter MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Medical Project hosted its Warehouse Celebration at Demetral Park Shelter in Madison on Saturday. The event recognized volunteers...

Crepe Therapy Café brings French comfort food to Boulder

Crepe Therapy Cafe in Boulder will have its grand opening party on Saturday. James Beard-nominated Chef Mawa McQueen is the star behind the sweet and savory French comfort food. (Kelsey Brunner - Courtesy photo) Crepe Therapy Café is celebrating...

Local nonprofit marks 25 years of delivering medical aid worldwide

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Medical Project gathered in Madison on Saturday to honor volunteers and raise funds to expand its impact. The nonprofit collects surplus medical equipment from hospitals and delivers it to underserved communities...

West African Health Ministers Unite to Push for Lassa Fever Vaccine

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire—Health ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged their support to advance the development and promotion of a Lassa fever vaccine. This commitment was made during the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa...

ECOWAS Regional Network of Reference Laboratories holds AGM in Abidjan

The 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the ECOWAS Regional Network of Reference Laboratories is underway in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The two-day AGM opened in the Ivoirian capital on Friday, less than 12 hours after the close of the 2nd ECOWAS...

Over 800 experts rally in Abidjan to tackle Lassa Fever

Health MORE than 800 health experts, policymakers, and technical partners from Africa, Europe, and the Americas were in Abidjan for the 2nd ECOWAS International Conference on Lassa Fever. Dr Melchior Aïssi, Director-General of the West African...

Planned Palestine Action protest 'unacceptable' in wake of Manchester attack, says UK home secretary

The decision to go ahead with a mass protest in London in support of a proscribed pro-Palestinian group on Saturday is “unacceptable”, the British home secretary has said following the terror attack on the Jewish community. Shabana Mahmood is now...