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Skin-whitening trend continues in Ivory Coast, despite ban

Eight years after a national ban on skin-whitening products came into force in Ivory Coast, the trend continues to boom despite its health risks. Half of Abidjan's women are known to engage in skin depigmentation, which can lead to serious health issues such as diabetes and hypertension. NGOs are denouncing…

France 24 · Apr 6, 2024

Shady Bleaching Jabs Fuel Health Fears, Scams In W. Africa

In her quest for "fair skin", an Ivorian YouTuber recently visited a market stall in Abidjan to receive several injections promoted as containing whitening agents.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024

'Festival of Laughter' in Abidjan celebrates African stand-up comedy

Comedians from across French-speaking Africa are in Abidjan this weekend for the ninth Festival of Laughter – an event that aims to promote stand-up comedy on the continent, with a hefty dose of self-mockery.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 3, 2024

Nigeria vs South Africa: CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal preview

Striker Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for the Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON semifinal with South Africa.

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024

Aya: Claws Come Out by Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie review – Ivory Coast’s comic soap opera

The latest instalment in Abouet’s brilliantly illustrated series about the lives of three friends in Abidjan is as funny and sharp as ever

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024

Cameroon’s new generation aim to ‘create own history’ against Nigeria

Forty years on from beating the Super Eagles to win their first Africa Cup of Nations, the rivals meet again in Abidjan in the last 16

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

‘I was not feeling safe’: Afcon bus crash casts shadow over assurances

Journalists tell of their experience after the vehicle returning them to Abidjan from the Guinea-Senegal match hit a barrier

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024

2023 Africa Cup of Nations: 5 things we learned on Day 3 - robust and reckless

Ooh mama, there were some big daddy tackles during the second full-on day as the action went out of Abidjan to Bouaké and Yamoussoukro.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2024

Late Penalty Saved Egypt from Defeat in Africa Cup Opener

Egypt and Nigeria kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns with mixed results. Egypt salvages a draw with a late penalty, while Nigeria is held to a ...

Top News · Jan 14, 2024

AFCON 2023: Full tournament schedule

The complete list of fixtures for the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024