Ivory Coast6 days agoIs Ivory Coast's red card politics an own goal for democracy?Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.6 days agoAfrica2 May 2025'I was born Ivorian' - bank boss barred from running for president tells BBCTidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.2 May 2025Africa2 May 2025Tidjane Thiam: It is not for the regime to eliminate opposition leadersTidjane Thiam has been banned from standing in October's elections in Ivory Coast. So what is his next move?2 May 202522 Apr 2025Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral listA court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.22 Apr 2025Africa18 Apr 2025Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast presidentSeasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party.18 Apr 2025Africa6 Apr 2025No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageantsWigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.6 Apr 2025Africa24 Mar 2025Partey nets twice for Ghana while Ivorians win againThomas Partey nets twice as Ghana strengthen their bid for a place at the 2026 World Cup, while Ivory Coast return to the top of their qualifying group.24 Mar 2025Africa Sport21 Mar 2025Nigeria get first qualifying win as Salah nets for EgyptVictor Osimhen nets twice as Nigeria register their first victory in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Algeria, Egypt and Ghana also win.21 Mar 2025Africa Sport22 Jan 2025Zaha joins Charlotte FC on year-long loanWilfried Zaha joins Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC on loan until January 2026, with an option to extend until June 2026.22 Jan 2025Ivory Coast12345...20