Ang茅lique Kidjo has made history as the first African singer to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, by AFPTV.
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FC Barcelona has officially announced the signing of Spanish world champion Rodri. The news was published on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, by AFPTV. This transfer is part of the "Sports Activities 2026" dossier.
The Cocoa-Coffee Council is intensifying its information and awareness campaigns among stakeholders in the cocoa-coffee sector ahead of the National Traceability System NTS implementation on September 1, 2026. Since mid-July, the Council has been holding meetings across all production departments to prepare producers and cooperative societies for this reform in coffee and cocoa marketing. A key measure is the mandatory producer card. In Gagnoa, Mian Ama Tana Myriam, head of the regional delegation, led a session on August 18, 2026, for administrative officials and leaders of cooperative societies. She highlighted the importance of the NTS, especially with the European Union's new regulation against deforestation, effective January 1, 2027, which requires traceability for products like coffee and cocoa to ensure they do not originate from deforested areas. The producer card is central to this system, ensuring the farm-gate price set by the state, securing financial transactions by reducing cash circulation, and providing access to universal health coverage CMU since 2025, with 100% coverage. It also facilitates access to various programs by the Cocoa-Coffee Council focused on productivity, sustainability, and traceability. Producers who are not yet registered or have not collected their cards are urged to contact their regional delegation or cooperative society. Della Assamoi Bernard, representing the prefect of Gagnoa, called for collaboration and responsibility to ensure the
The Marielordivoire Awards ceremony took place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, with a significant official Ivorian delegation present. The event, themed "PND 2026-2030: the diaspora at the heart of future investments," honored "gold and ivory," symbolizing excellence and C么te d'Ivoire, respectively, according to organization president Marie-Laure N'Goran. The ceremony featured traditional and modern music, including a performance by artist Chantal Ta茂ba, and fostered Ivorian-Norwegian connections. The Autonomous District of Abidjan sent a five-person delegation led by N'Dri Kouadio Pierre Narcisse, Special Advisor to Minister-Governor Ciss茅 Ibrahima Bacongo. The delegation praised President Alassane Ouattara's vision and the strategic role of Ivorians abroad in national development. Marie-Laure N'Goran, also President of UNJCI and the Marielordivoire Organization, received the 2026 National Excellence Award for media development. The District reiterated its commitment to the press, citing the renovation of the Abidjan Press House as an investment in democracy. C么te d'Ivoire Tourisme was also represented by Ambassador Herv茅 P茅likan-Tour茅. Recognition was extended to high Ivorian authorities, including Prime Minister Robert Beugr茅 Mamb茅. Following events in Paris, Brussels, Milan, and Oslo, and after the cancellation of the 2025 edition due to elections in C么te d'Ivoire, the next Marielordivoire event is planned for Canada. The organization cla