Here, five writers with roots and homes across the continent and diaspora sift through a wide world of sounds for some of the ...

Often referred to as the Pearl of the Lagoons, it sits at the intersection of tradition and modern West African urban life.

As concerns grow over declining social interaction and confidence levels among Nigerian schoolchildren, Chrisland Schools ...

Today, Tidjane Thiam is a politician, but his path to this point has been an unusual one. His previous career, as a businessman, was marked by firsts. The first African and the first Black person to ...

From the bustling markets of Cairo to the futuristic skyline of Dubai, these cities offer a fascinating blend of culture, design, and unique experiences. From the bustling markets of Cairo to the ...

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Votes were being counted late Saturday in Ivory Coast after citizens cast their ballots to elect a new leader. Longtime President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term ...

Ivorians will head to the polls on Saturday, October 25, to vote in the presidential election amid widespread anger over incumbent President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to run for a fourth ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Voters in the nation of 32 million, one of West ...

Placide Konan has been using his slam poetry shows to speak out against Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a fourth term in Saturday's election. The 33-year-old in the capital, Abidjan, ...

Built on the site of a long-standing landfill area, Abidjan's soon-to-be-opened Akouedo Park is one of the world's latest efforts to turn harmful wasteland into community spaces. Beneath the fresh ...

The unrest comes as the country prepares for elections on 25 October. Court rulings have excluded several major opposition figures, including former president Laurent Gbagbo of the African People’s ...

Tidjane Thiam left his African roots behind and pursued a stellar career in business and finance – until he failed as CEO of Credit Suisse. As his next step, he wanted to become president in his ...