Timbuktu faces four-day electricity and water outage, month-long fuel shortage

Weekly agenda for August 10 to 15, 2026: final four, Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026

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Weekly agenda for August 10 to 15, 2026: final four, Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026

Abidjan.net TV has released its weekly agenda for August 10 to 15, 2026. Key events highlighted include the 'final four' stage of a competition and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026. The broadcast also featured other news items from the week, such as the passing of Colonel-Major Fofié Kouakou, the arrest of two suspected burglars in Bingerville, the government spokesperson's response regarding fuel price increases, and the selection of Hervé Renard as the coach for the Elephants football team. Additionally, the agenda covered the Independence Day celebrations and a report on a tragic incident in Morocco where 34 people died attempting to swim to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

Abidjan.net19 hours ago7 min

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Incumbent FIF President Yacine Idriss Diallo submits candidacy for re-election

Yacine Idriss Diallo, the incumbent president of the Ivorian Football Federation FIF, submitted his candidacy for re-election on Monday, August 10, 2026. He aims to continue and solidify the transformation of Ivorian football over the next four years. Diallo was accompanied by Vice-presidents Malick Tohé and Salif Bictogo during the submission. He expressed satisfaction with his team's performance since 2022, stating that their project, "Gather to Develop," has yielded positive results for football in Côte d'Ivoire. The election for the FIF presidency is scheduled for September 12 in Yamoussoukro, with the candidate submission deadline on August 10, 2026, and the electoral campaign set for September 1 to 10, 2026.

Abidjan.net1 day ago8 min

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President Ouattara holds discussions with Gabonese counterpart, Indian Minister of State, and WHO Director-General

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, President Alassane Ouattara held discussions with several key figures on the sidelines of Côte d'Ivoire's 66th independence anniversary. He met with his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to discuss strengthening friendship and cooperation, particularly in agriculture and energy. President Ouattara also conversed with India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, who delivered a message from the President of India. Their talks focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in raw material processing and technological innovation. Additionally, President Ouattara met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, to consolidate their partnership. This included support for universal health coverage, combating infant and maternal mortality, local production of medicines and vaccines, and improving healthcare services. Dignitaries present at these meetings included Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nialé Kaba, Minister and Chief of Staff to the President Fidèle Sarassoro, Minister of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage Pierre Dimba, and Secretary General of the Presidency Masséré Touré-Koné.

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