In March 2016, the coastal city of Grand Bassam in Côte d'Ivoire was struck by a jihadist attack that resulted in 19 deaths. On December 28, the Abidjan Tribunal delivered the verdict for the attack, sentencing ten accused individuals to life imprisonment.

The FPI, led by Pascal Affi N'guessan, is forming an alliance with the ruling RHDP party in Côte d'Ivoire. While both groups express satisfaction with this partnership, Laurent Gbagbo's party criticizes it as a political survival tactic.

The 15th edition of Côte d'Ivoire's largest music festival, Femua, concluded on the evening of Sunday, April 30, with a concert in Bouaké. The stage once again hosted big names in rap, such as Booba, Koffi Olomide, and Didi B, showcasing the increasingly strong ties between French and African rap.

During his State of the Nation address on Tuesday, April 25, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara announced an upcoming modification to the Ivorian Constitution, particularly concerning parliamentary elections. Correspondent Christelle Pire details this constitutional revision, which would alter the electoral calendar by 2030.

Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister of Armed Forces, is visiting Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where he is received by President Alassane Ouattara and Defense Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara. The visit focuses on the future of military cooperation between Côte d'Ivoire and France.

Pascal Affi N'guessan, the leader of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), a historic opposition party, has joined the presidential coalition with the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) ahead of the upcoming electoral deadlines in Côte d'Ivoire.

The Malian Transitional Government decided on January 6, 2023, to pardon 49 Ivorian soldiers arrested in July 2022. Christelle Pire, TV5MONDE's correspondent in Côte d'Ivoire, discusses the motivations behind this decision and the future of diplomatic relations between Mali and Côte d'Ivoire.

In recent days, two buildings collapsed in Abidjan, resulting in 13 deaths and dozens of injuries. The buildings lacked construction permits. Since 2020, 13 buildings have collapsed according to the government, which is now seeking to take stricter measures to curb this issue.

The article recounts the harrowing experiences of survivors from the March 23 attack on the Peul village of Ogossagou in central Mali. The attackers, identified as Dogons, killed numerous villagers, including children, using heavy weaponry. Survivors describe the brutality of the assault and the desperate conditions they faced. The Malian Army's arrival provided crucial relief, evacuating the injured and preventing further massacres. The conflict highlights ongoing ethnic tensions and the need for protection and disarmament programs.

In Togo, demonstrations against President Faure Gnassingbé's regime have been met with violent repression. The protests, sparked by the Parti national panafricain (PNP) in Sokodé, have spread across the country, with the opposition demanding the president's resignation. The government has responded with force, using live ammunition against protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries. The opposition, led by charismatic leader Tikpi Atchadam, has been gaining support among the youth, while the ruling party's supporters have faced violent attacks. The situation has escalated to a manhunt for protesters, with reports of homes being burned and people fleeing to safety.

In Mali, traditional wrestling is experiencing a revival, with tournaments like the Drapeau PMU-Mali attracting participants and spectators from across Bamako. Despite challenges such as insufficient government funding and the need for sponsors, the sport is gaining traction with the support of organizations like the Fédération malienne de luttes associées and the Comité international olympique du Mali. Wrestlers like Omar Coulibaly and Samba Samakan find personal and social benefits in the sport, although financial rewards remain limited compared to neighboring countries like Senegal and Niger. The article highlights the cultural significance and the ongoing efforts to sustain and grow traditional wrestling in Mali.

François Hollande received a warm farewell from African leaders during his final visit to the continent, particularly in Bamako, Mali. His presidency is noted for sincere and loyal relations with Africa, marked by significant military interventions like Operation Serval and Operation Barkhane. African leaders, including Faustin-Archange Touadéra and Aboudou Touré Cheaka, praised Hollande for his supportive and cooperative approach. Despite some criticisms regarding ongoing corruption and incomplete reforms, Hollande's tenure is seen as a departure from the traditional 'Françafrique' model, emphasizing mutual respect and humanism.