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Indian Couple Found Dead In West Africa, Embassy Says Looking For Answers
The Indian Embassy in Cote d'Ivoire confirmed the demise of two Indian nationals, identified as Santosh Goel and Sanjay Goel, who were found dead in Abidjan.
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Child, 10, Found Dead In Undercarriage Of Plane At Paris Airport: Report
A child aged around 10 was found dead Wednesday at a Paris airport in the undercarriage of a plane that had come from the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan, a source close to the inquiry said.
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At Least Four Killed In Plane Crash In Ivory Coast
At least four people were killed on Saturday when a propeller-engine cargo plane crashed into the sea near the international airport in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, a Reuters witness said.
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Gunfire Erupts Near Police Bases In Ivory Coast Main City: Witnesses
Gunfire was heard coming from two police installations in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan late on Wednesday, according to two Reuters witnesses.
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President Pranab Mukherjee Awarded Highest Honour Of Cote D'Ivoirie
President Pranab Mukherjee has been accorded the highest honour of Cote D'Ivoirie by its President Alassane Ouattara on his maiden visit to Abidjan.
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At Least 16 Dead As Gunmen Storm Ivory Coast Beach Resort
A hotel was under attack today in the Ivory Coast beach resort of Grand-Bassam which is popular with Westerners, witnesses told AFP.
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Ivory Coast's Former First Lady Rejects Charges over Election Violence
Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast's former first lady, on Monday rejected charges of rebellion and xenophobia, in her first public statements at a trial over her role in a conflict that erupted after a contested 2010 election.
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'Lather Against Ebola', An 'Ice Bucket' Challenge Against The Virus
Instead of cash donations, participants are encouraged to donate bars of soap and bottles of antiseptic.
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Booming demand for shea, African 'women's gold', helps reduce poverty
Sweet-lovers around the globe already consume the nut as shea butter, which is used to make chocolate, as well as in products like margarine and as a cooking oil.
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Didier Drogba's magical life story told in cartoon form
Entitled "From Tito to Drogba", the album traces the 35-year-old's journey from modest roots in Abidjan to the summit of world football. The Tito in the title refers to his childhood nickname.
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One dead as football team's bus attacked in Ivory Coast
The bus was returning from the capital Abidjan after a league match when it was sprayed with bullets as it tried to get away from thieves who had already robbed passengers from another coach.
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60 dead in New Year's stampede in Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast on Wednesday began three days of national mourning after a stampede among crowds gathered for celebratory New Year's Eve fireworks in Abidjan left at least 60 dead and dozens injured.
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About 60 crushed to death in Ivory Coast stadium stampede
About 60 people were crushed to death in a stampede outside a stadium in Ivory Coast's main city of Abidjan after a New Year's Eve fireworks display, the government said on Tuesday.
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Asia to spearhead next wave of African investment
The next wave of private investment in Africa is likely to come from Asian funds.
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Upset and disappointed: Ivory Coast coach
Ivory Coast, who yet again failed to fulfill their favourite's tag at the Africa Cup of Nations, head back to Abidjan laden down with disappointment, coach Francois Zahoui said.
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Indian Couple Found Dead In West Africa, Embassy Says Looking For Answers
The Indian Embassy in Cote d'Ivoire confirmed the demise of two Indian nationals, identified as Santosh Goel and Sanjay Goel, who were found dead in Abidjan.
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Child, 10, Found Dead In Undercarriage Of Plane At Paris Airport: Report
A child aged around 10 was found dead Wednesday at a Paris airport in the undercarriage of a plane that had come from the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan, a source close to the inquiry said.
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At Least Four Killed In Plane Crash In Ivory Coast
At least four people were killed on Saturday when a propeller-engine cargo plane crashed into the sea near the international airport in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, a Reuters witness said.
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Gunfire Erupts Near Police Bases In Ivory Coast Main City: Witnesses
Gunfire was heard coming from two police installations in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan late on Wednesday, according to two Reuters witnesses.
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President Pranab Mukherjee Awarded Highest Honour Of Cote D'Ivoirie
President Pranab Mukherjee has been accorded the highest honour of Cote D'Ivoirie by its President Alassane Ouattara on his maiden visit to Abidjan.
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At Least 16 Dead As Gunmen Storm Ivory Coast Beach Resort
A hotel was under attack today in the Ivory Coast beach resort of Grand-Bassam which is popular with Westerners, witnesses told AFP.
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Ivory Coast's Former First Lady Rejects Charges over Election Violence
Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast's former first lady, on Monday rejected charges of rebellion and xenophobia, in her first public statements at a trial over her role in a conflict that erupted after a contested 2010 election.
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'Lather Against Ebola', An 'Ice Bucket' Challenge Against The Virus
Instead of cash donations, participants are encouraged to donate bars of soap and bottles of antiseptic.
-
Booming demand for shea, African 'women's gold', helps reduce poverty
Sweet-lovers around the globe already consume the nut as shea butter, which is used to make chocolate, as well as in products like margarine and as a cooking oil.
-
Didier Drogba's magical life story told in cartoon form
Entitled "From Tito to Drogba", the album traces the 35-year-old's journey from modest roots in Abidjan to the summit of world football. The Tito in the title refers to his childhood nickname.
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One dead as football team's bus attacked in Ivory Coast
The bus was returning from the capital Abidjan after a league match when it was sprayed with bullets as it tried to get away from thieves who had already robbed passengers from another coach.
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60 dead in New Year's stampede in Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast on Wednesday began three days of national mourning after a stampede among crowds gathered for celebratory New Year's Eve fireworks in Abidjan left at least 60 dead and dozens injured.
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About 60 crushed to death in Ivory Coast stadium stampede
About 60 people were crushed to death in a stampede outside a stadium in Ivory Coast's main city of Abidjan after a New Year's Eve fireworks display, the government said on Tuesday.
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Asia to spearhead next wave of African investment
The next wave of private investment in Africa is likely to come from Asian funds.
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Upset and disappointed: Ivory Coast coach
Ivory Coast, who yet again failed to fulfill their favourite's tag at the Africa Cup of Nations, head back to Abidjan laden down with disappointment, coach Francois Zahoui said.
