Ivory Coast Politics Newswire

I.Coast opposition called to protest after leader barred from election

Supporters of Ivory Coast's main opposition party were called to protest outside courts on Thursday after their candidate was barred from running in the presidential election. The government warned it would not permit any unrest and police blocked off …

I Coast’s barred opposition leader says is party’s only presidential candidate

Abidjan   -   Ivory Coast’s main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam, struck off the electoral list in a row over his nationality, told a wire service Wednesday his party would not replace him as its candidate in October’s presidential election. Tensions in …

Ghanaian President Calls for Diplomacy to Resolve Regional Crises

By Kebba AF Touray The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, delivered a statement during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of ECOWAS, calling for the rebuilding of trust and the utilization of diplomacy in resolving regional …

Vitriol, aggression won't halt presidential bid, Ivory Coast's Thiam says

PARIS (Reuters) -Ivory Coast opposition leader Tidjane Thiam said on Wednesday he would fight on to run in the West African nation's presidential election due in October despite having been removed from the electoral roll. A court in Ivory Coast ruled …

Ivory Coast court blocks top presidential candidate over French links

The ruling by a court in Ivory Coast, announced on Tuesday, is based on the finding that Thiam, former CEO of Credit Suisse, was registered as a French citizen at the time of his application, rendering him ineligible under Ivorian law. Thiam’s legal team, …

Ivory Coast court bars former Credit Suisse CEO from presidential race

Ivorian presidential election: "It's me or no-one", says Thiam Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. …

“There will be no plan B”: Tidjane Thiam contests his exclusion from the 2025 presidential election in Ivory Coast

This development is a significant turning point in Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape just months before a critical election. Tidjane Thiam, a prominent figure and symbol of renewal within the PDCI-RDA, being struck from the electoral roll on the grounds …

Côte d'Ivoire boosts safety in oil, gas and mining for shared prosperity

In brief: The Ivorian Network for Risk Management and Corporate Insurance (RIMRAE) has announced its support for the government and businesses in better managing risks within the extractive industry. RIMRAE's president has highlighted the upcoming 6th …

Tidjane Thiam suffers main blow to presidential ambitions in Ivory Coast

Former Credit score Suisse chief government Tidjane Thiam has been faraway from Ivory Coast’s electoral register by a courtroom, in response to his lawyer, in a ruling that might finish his bid to run for president in a vote in October. Rodrigue Dadjé, the …

Thiam Barred: Ivory Coast Court Halts Opposition Leader’s Presidential Bid

Ivory Coast’s main opposition leader, Tidjane Thiam, has been struck off the country’s electoral roll, effectively disqualifying him from standing in the upcoming presidential election in October. The decision, handed down by a court on Tuesday, has …

ZRU president threatens Lady Sables with ban for raising complaints over paltry allowances after a week of national duty ...

By Sports Reporter Zimbabwe senior women’s rugby team players are disgruntled after receiving meagre allowances from the Zimbabwe Rugby Union after their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Division One tournament in Ivory Coast, which lasted a week and ended on …

Tidjane Thiam, the head of Ivory Coast's main opposition party, has been barred from the country's presidential election ...

Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list

Thomas MackintoshBBC News, London ShareSave The decision, which cannot be appealed, could end the Tidjane Thiam's ambition to run for president Ivory Coast's main opposition leader has been removed from the electoral roll by the judiciary which …

Ivory Coast court strikes Tidjane Thiam’s name off electoral roll

A court in Ivory Coast ruled on Tuesday that opposition leader and former Credit Suisse Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam should be removed from the electoral roll because he was a French national when he registered, his lawyer said. The decision, which cannot …

Ivory Coast court removes former Credit Suisse CEO from the presidential ballot

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — An Ivory Coast court ruled Tuesday that Tidjane Thiam, a former CEO of Credit Suisse, is ineligible to run for president because of his dual Ivorian-French nationality, according to a lawyer representing him. Thiam won his party …

Ivory Coast court strikes Thiam's name off electoral roll over French nationality

Tidjane Thiam, president of the PDCI (Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire), speaks during a meeting as the country prepares for the presidential election in Yopougon, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, February 15, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago/File Photo ABIDJAN - …

Meet only Nigerian Cardinal eligible to participate in the election of new Pope

Following Pope Francis’s death on Monday, Cardinals (senior members of the Catholic Church’s clergy) will gather at the Conclave (a College of Cardinals gathering) to elect a new Pope. The election of a new Pope begins between 15 and 20 days after the …

Ivory Coast: Opposition leader Tidjane Thiam removed from electoral list by court

The leader of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party, Tidjane Thiam, was removed from the electoral roll by the courts on Tuesday, six months before the next presidential election, which stressed that he had lost his Ivorian nationality, according to one of …

Burkina Faso blames Ivory Coast in foiled coup plot against junta leader, Traoré

The Burkina Faso army alleges that the conspirators were based in neighboring Ivory Coast, though details about the plotters' identities and the specifics of their plans remain limited. Burkina Faso’s Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, spoke about the …

US Fertility Endorses FPA Response to Presidential Executive Order on IVF

ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Fertility, the nation’s largest partnership of physician-owned fertility practices, today announced its strong support for the Fertility Providers Alliance’s (FPA) official …

Update on OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project Report and Universal Jurisdiction

“The repository now contains over 101,000 items sourced from more than 530 entities, including contributions from over 300 witnesses and 230 organizations”, WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The latest …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …

North Carolina’s Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers May Face Accountability Measures

North Carolina is spending millions each year on tax-payer funded private school vouchers, but currently requires no accountability for how the funds are spent. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Budget discussions …

Newsletter Publishing’s Premier Event Returns to NYC with Industry Trailblazers, Strategic Insights, and Networking Opps

Ben Smith, Janice Min, Adam Ryan, and leading newsletter creators headline the 2025 event focused on growth, monetization, and independent media. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Newsletter Conference is …

NewU University Designs a $0-Tuition Bachelor's Degree in One Year after High School

Collaboration with Proposed Early College Charter School Targets DC’s Youth Unemployment Crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if our nation’s capital teens could finish a bachelor’s degree for zero …

GHD Services Inc. secures GSA Multiple Award Schedule in the US, streamlining procurement for public sector

New contract eliminates procurement barriers, enabling faster access to digital solutions for state and local agencies NIAGARA FALLS, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GHD Services Inc., providing GHD Digital’s solutions, a …

Family Enterprise USA Reaches Million Member Milestone with Outreach to Associations with Family-Owned Businesses

Family Enterprise USA Attracts Wide Range of Industries, From Trucking to Restaurants, Creating a Stronger Voice on Capitol Hill for Family-owned Businesses WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family Enterprise …

Four former Prime Ministers appeal for Canadian leadership on frozen Russian assets

Over 70 former world leaders and multi-partisan Canadian organizations call for Canadian leadership on transferring Russian state assets. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 70 signatories call on Canada to take …

UPMC Opens State-of-the-Art Cancer Center in Croatia, Bringing Precision Oncology and US Healthcare Innovation to Europe

ZABOK, CROATIA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States, has officially opened the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center – Croatia, a state-of- …

After Landmark Ruling, Former CIA Advisor Warns: “A Forgotten Resource May Finally Be Unlocked”

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine may prove to be more than a regulatory shift — it may open the door to a long-overlooked federal resource. That’s the view of former CIA …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Champions Tax Relief for Agents’ Overtime Pay

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is actively working to ensure Members of Congress provide tax relief to federal law enforcement personnel in forthcoming …

March’s extremely low new home sales in the GTA make clear the case for urgent action from all levels of government

Toronto, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Toronto Area, April 24, 2025 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales remained extremely low in March, showing little change from earlier months and marking a sixth consecutive month of record all-time …

Introducing the first one-stop shop for state and local political campaigns

Miller eMedia is making its Brand Story® approach available to smaller political campaigns. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s media environment, old-school politics – knocking on doors, building …

Alliance American University Celebrates Distinguished Leaders at Convocation Ceremony in Addis Ababa

DE, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alliance American University (AAU) proudly held its prestigious convocation ceremony in Addis Ababa, honoring nine eminent leaders from diverse fields with honorary doctorates. This landmark …

Gov. Sanders Signs Landmark Youth Justice Reforms into Law, Protecting Victimized Children from Trauma & Incarceration

New laws backed by bipartisan lawmakers & child rights advocates overhaul Arkansas’ youth justice system, focusing on trauma, trafficking & second chances WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major …

Penitentiary professionals gain skills in medical standards of torture documentation

A total of some 45 forensic experts and medical staff of penitentiary system from five regions of Uzbekistan learned about international mechanisms for documenting torture, as well as national laws governing the treatment of those in detention, during …

New Study Reveals How Americans Can 'Vote With Their Feet' to Maximize Quality of Life

“Voting With Your Feet: Finding Your Place to Go” unveils the SatisCation™ Life Satisfaction Index—an interactive, data‑driven guide for smarter relocation. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking white …

Los Angeles County Bar Association Holds National Law Day of Action on May 1st

Association Calls Attorneys, Judges and Other Legal Professionals for Participation LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is calling on all attorneys, judges, and …

Chris Messina Announces Candidacy for Orange County Mayor A Vision for Innovation, Integrity, and Community

Messina is stepping forward once again to bring innovative solutions and bold leadership as Mayor of Orange County, one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tech entrepreneur, …