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New school infrastructure in Kandenan, C么te d'Ivoire, combats child labor in cocoa plantations
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On April 4, 2026, the village of Kandenan, located in the Tanda department of eastern C么te d'Ivoire, inaugurated a new school complex. This initiative aims to improve access to education and deter children from working in cocoa plantations. The project, sponsored by Minister of State Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, was spearheaded by the Kandenan Development Mutual MUDEKA and is part of the national program against child labor, led by First Lady Dominique Ouattara, with financial backing from the Cocoa-Coffee Council. The new facilities include a three-classroom building, an administrative office, a school canteen, latrines, and three teacher accommodations. Additionally, Dr. N鈥檊uettia Martin, a local leader, rehabilitated six other classrooms, and Minister Adjoumani Kobenan Kouassi renovated a teacher's residence. Bouaki Essi, president of MUDEKA, stated that these achievements symbolize hope and equal opportunities, highlighting the school canteen's role in improving children's nutrition for better academic performance. Senator Ignace Kossonou, representing the sponsor, urged parents to ensure all children attend school. The sub-prefect of Amanvi, Lodoua Kami, emphasized the community's responsibility in maintaining these facilities. The Cocoa-Coffee Council distributed school kits to all students from CP1 to CM2. Despite these advancements, MUDEKA, founded in 2021, has advocated for further development, including extending the electricity network, enhancing drinking water suppl
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Vice President Ti茅moko Meyliet Kon茅 met with Master Artisan Chocolatier Cheffe Viviane Kouam茅 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Presidential Palace. Kouam茅, the first woman to achieve the title of Master Chocolatier in West Africa, expressed her honor and happiness at presenting her work, career, and global accolades to the Vice President. She received the Excellence Award for Best Artisan in C么te d'Ivoire in 2024. Kouam茅 aims to expand her production to cover both national and international markets, and to further represent C么te d'Ivoire at international exhibitions with her range of local-flavored chocolate products, including atti茅k茅 chocolate. She encouraged fellow chocolatiers and pastry chefs to promote their professions. Vice President Kon茅 congratulated her on her work in cocoa transformation, the promotion of cocoa-derived products, and her commitment to showcasing C么te d'Ivoire's capabilities, aligning with President Alassane Ouattara's industrialization goals. The Minister, Chief of Staff to the Vice President, Emmanuel Ahoutou Koffi, also attended the meeting.
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