Over 1,100 illegal gold mining sites have been dismantled in C么te d'Ivoire within a seven-month period. This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit mining activities in the country.
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The farm-gate price for shea nuts in Ivory Coast has been set at 250 CFA francs per kilogram. This economic news was published on Monday, August 17, 2026, by Abidjan.net TV.
The second edition of the Little Afcon tournament concluded on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Biafra stadium in Treichville, with Little Benin defeating Little Ethiopia 5-1 in the final. Tournament Secretary General St茅phane Kurambois expressed satisfaction with the event, which began on April 6, highlighting its growth and impact. The tournament, which aims to be a platform for detection, learning, fraternity, and self-improvement, saw its first edition on January 11, 2025, with Little C么te d'Ivoire emerging victorious against Tanzania. The 2026 edition, focusing on continental integration, was awarded the Dieng Ousseynou Trophy for African Integration, presided over by the Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan and sponsored by the Director of Urban Planning and Urban Development. This institutional support underscores the tournament's broader vision, integrating sport, education, youth, excellence, and African integration. The competition emphasizes that sporting excellence goes beyond winning, requiring discipline, hard work, respect for opponents, team spirit, self-control, and the ability to surpass oneself. These values are crucial for developing both athletes and future citizens. In Africa, where youth represent a significant demographic force, sports academies can serve as centers of excellence, identifying and nurturing talent while instilling a culture of responsible performance. The tournament, with teams named after African countries like Little Be
France's Constitutional Council has rejected a proposed law that would have banned social media access for children under 15, citing a disproportionate infringement on freedom of expression and communication. The Council also noted that the law did not adequately protect the right to privacy. French President Emmanuel Macron has since asked Prime Minister S茅bastien Lecornu to draft a revised version of the law by spring 2027. The proposed legislation, a key initiative from Macron's administration, aimed to restrict access to platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, X, Instagram, and social functionalities of YouTube, WhatsApp, Messenger, and certain online video games for those under 15, with an intended effective date of September 1. While acknowledging the constitutional requirement to protect the best interests of children, the Council found the broad prohibition could apply to online communication services where risks to minors' health and safety were not established. The Council also ruled on other legislative texts, validating the law on assisted dying with some interpretive reservations, and largely approving the emergency agricultural law, including controversial provisions for reintroducing banned pesticides like acetamiprid. Additionally, the main articles of the "Ripost" law on daily security were approved, which includes stricter penalties for "free parties," urban rodeos, and driving license suspension for drug use, even when not driving. However, the Council censored se