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

Fleurs de Villes takes cues from 'Downton Abbey' at South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza hosted a coming out party for “Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey” on Wednesday in the Jewel Court of the Costa Mesa shopping destination. It’s the fifth consecutive visit for the touring special exhibit featuring fresh floral installations. …

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 opposition supporters to protest against leader's ou...

Supporters of Ivory Coast's main opposition party are set to demonstrate outside courts on Thursday to protest the removal of their candidate from an upcoming presidential election. An Abidjan court on Tuesday struck Tidjane Thiam off the electoral …

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 …

I.Coast opposition calls marches against leader’s eviction from electoral race

Ivory Coast’s main opposition party has called for “marches” outside courts on Thursday, six months ahead of a presidential election, in protest against the removal of its candidate from the race. An Abidjan court on Tuesday struck Tidjane Thiam off the …

I.Coast's Barred Opposition Leader Says Is Party's Only Presidential Candidate

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

Three good things: surprising alliances tackling entrenched challenges

From truck drivers targeting human trafficking to millionaires pushing for economic equality, three impactful collaborations formed in unexpected places 1. The road warriors driving out human trafficking Two million and counting – that’s the number of …

Ineligible to stand, Gbagbo enters the Ivorian election by other means

Determined to play a role in the upcoming presidential election despite his ineligibility to stand as a candidate, Laurent Gbagbo launched a campaign dubbed 'Enough is Enough'. He said it aims to draw attention to the country's 'oppressed…

Zimbabwe names 40-man squad for Zambezi series

Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIMBABWE senior men’s national rugby team head coach, Pieter Benade has named a strong 40-man squad that will take on regional rivals, Zambia and Botswana in the Zambezi Series set for May. Local-based players were entrusted with …