Spio faces his critics Oct 28, 2009
In fact, in 1993, I was a management official of the African Development Bank in Abidjan, I was not involved in Ghanaian politics and Prof. Mills was Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cte d'Ivoire: Parties Continuing to Rearm Despite Embargo, Says UN Oct 28, 2009
Twenty candidatures for the presidential election had been received by the IEC, heavy and sensitive electoral equipment had been positioned in Abidjan and Yamoussoukro, and a joint international observation group had been established. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Jesse Jackson optimistic for vote in Ivory Coast Aug 16, 2009
Official news agency Agence Ivoirienne de Presse reported that the stage collapse occurred in a sports complex in Yopougon, north of Abidjan. A doctor was to accompany them on their Friday night flight back to the United States, Jackson said. (CNN -- World)
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his Propaganda or is it misinformation? Aug 16, 2009
And if there was no money in the national coffers, where did it get the opepepeepee it blew on tea/snacks, chinchinga, pampers, trip to Abidjan, trip to Germany and his girl friend, not to talk about Obamas visit and many others. The true state of Affairs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Skimmer: The WHO's Big Report on Road Safety Aug 16, 2009
People stand near an accident in which a car was smashed between a truck and a bus near Abidjan, Ivory Coast ISSOUF SANOGO / AFP / Getty. MORE.. (Time.com)
Not So Fast, Mr. President! Jul 30, 2009
Let me quote from the BNI findings: Ms Edith Zinayela (Secretary to the Majority Leader in Parliament) was part of the Ministers entourage to the finals of CHAN tournament in Abidjan at the expense of the Government. After the delegation returned from Abidjan, the Minister SOUGHT the advice of the Chief Director of the Ministry who instructed the Principal Accountant to purchase the ticket for Ms. Zinayela by raising a memo for the purpose These guys at the BNI must be thinking that we... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Leaving Lagos Jul 25, 2009
I ply Lagos to Abidjan on a monthly basis and for all the time I travelled on that stretch of road, the Benin/Togo border has always been the worst with checkpoints everywhere and different security forces ready to clamp you into jail when bribe is not offered. In all fairness, I will say that besides the Ghanaian officials, the Nigerian officials are the next best behaved officials on that road. (BBC News -- Africa)
The Muntaka Saga: Time to Unmask Jul 9, 2009
Over there in Abidjan, there was no way they could ask the Minister to sign for the amount. But knowing the power Almighty Ministers such as the Muntakas hold over their helpless civil servants, no sane person would dare contradict them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Comoros crash spotlights 3rd-world travel risks Jul 4, 2009
We were flown from Abidjan to Kinshasa, where we were met on the tarmac by a van that whisked us through a back gate with no immigration formalities. We spent two days in a hotel, ordered not to go out since we were effectively in Zaire illegally. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Govt Statement On Mubarak's Resignation Jun 26, 2009
00 imprest for the finals of the 1st CHAN tournament in Abidjan ... 00 for landing rights for the aircraft which took the government delegation to the CHAN finals in Abidjan ... Ms. Edith Zinayela (Secretary to the Majority Leader in Parliament) was part of the Ministers entourage to the finals of CHAN tournament in Abidjan at the expense of the Government. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Embattled Sports Minister Muntaka resigns Jun 26, 2009
It was an error of judgment on the part of the Minister from which it is hoped all other appointees will learn," the statement added. It was also established that Ms Zinayela was part of the Minister's entourage to the finals of this year's CHAN tournament in Abidjan at the expense of the Government. "After the delegation returned from Abidjan, the Minister sought the advice of the Chief Director of the Ministry who instructed the Principal Accountant to purchase the ticket for Ms Zinayela by... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
It's all lies - Mubarak to President Mills Jun 5, 2009
She is the secretary of the Majority Leader in Parliament and she expressed interest in witnessing the final match of the 1st CHAN tournament in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire. I was advised by the Chief Director that the Ministry could include her in the funding of those going to witness the match. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Minister rubbishes financial allegation Jun 5, 2009
"She is the secretary of the Majority Leader in Parliament and she expressed interest in witnessing the final match of the 1st CHAN tournament in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. I was then advised by the Chief Director that the Ministry could include her in the funding of those going to watch the match. "I imagined that since we sometimes even fund Supporters Unions to such events, it is a permissible practice at the Ministry to facilitate her attendance hence I assumed that the Chief Director was... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations, International Monetary Fund May 22, 2009
In Abidjan he will meet with Cote d'Ivoire's leadership and economic team to discuss the economic program and prospects. We have, as you know, a PRGF supported program, HIPC decision point was reached at the end of March, and the Managing Director will also meet with civil society organizations and students and university faculty there. (IMF News)
'Dirty tricks' over Ivorian waste May 13, 2009
It arises from the dumping of toxic waste three years ago in Ivory Coast's largest city, Abidjan ... In the wake of the incident, 30,000 Abidjanis are suing them for damages ... This deals with accusations that Trafigura's lawyers have been implicated in attempts made by Trafigura in Abidjan to persuade key witnesses to change their statements. (BBC News -- Africa)
Dear Mr President May 7, 2009
Page last updated at 18:36 GMT, Tuesday, 5 May 2009 19:36 UK. John Atta Mills: Your questions. (BBC News -- Africa)
'Reds to KO Chelsea' Apr 7, 2009
We are in the right mood for it," Lampard said. Chelsea's hopes of taking a positive result back to Stamford Bridge for next Tuesday's return would be improved if Didier Drogba can recover from the ankle injury that kept him out of the Newcastle match. Drogba, who terrorised Liverpool in last season's semi-final second leg, has been in fine form of late after an inconsistent season and Blues boss Guus Hiddink was relieved to see the Ivory Coast striker play a full part in training on Monday. If... (iAfrica.com)
Drogba - Players unaware Apr 1, 2009
Ivory Coast football star Didier Drogba called an Abidjan stadium stampede that killed 19 fans a "national drama" and said players did not know what happened until after the match. "It's a national drama," the Chelsea player said on French channel Infosport following Sunday's stampede before a football World Cup qualifying match between Ivory Coast and Malawi. (iAfrica.com)
Stadium stampede kills 19 Mar 30, 2009
Supporters carry an injured person at Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium in Abidjan during the World Cup 2010 and African Cup of Nations qualification match between Ivory Coast and Malawi ... At least 19 people were killed and 132 injured when football fans stampeded in an Abidjan stadium during a World Cup qualifying match featuring top European-based stars on Sunday ... Many casualties were treated at the stadium as the match went ahead and the worst injured were taken to the Treichville hospital... (iAfrica.com)
Country profile: Ivory Coast Mar 30, 2009
Largest city: Abidjan ... Initially available in Abidjan, the station extended its reach to cover rebel-held towns in the north ... BBC World Service broadcasts on FM in Abidjan (94. (BBC News -- Africa)
Try our travel trivia challenge Mar 12, 2009
Can you tell difference between Abidjan and Azerbaijan. Where in the world is Albuquerque or Zagreb. (iAfrica.com)
Piracy drives films out of African markets Mar 5, 2009
Thus West Africans in Paris lap up plotlines thick with polygamy, sorcery and secret love potions set in a claustrophobic courtyard in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, while their relatives back home miss out ... Under a deal signed last December, Africa's large diaspora population in France, Belgium and Switzerland can now buy episodes of Xavier's Abidjan sitcom La Cour Commune at local Virgin Megastores for 15 ($19 U.S.) apiece. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Ghana click to reach African Championship semi-finals Mar 2, 2009
Another boost for the 'Black Stars' is that they will remain in the central textile city of Bouake for a semi-final showdown with Senegal on Wednesday while DR Congo travel to face Zambia in Abidjan later the same day ... The 'Warriors' finished with a 0-0 draw against Libya in the Ivorian economic capital Abidjan and will rue allowing Ghana to snatch a point after trailing by two goals in the opening series of mini-league matches ... 01/03/09: Ghana 3-0 DR Congo (Bouake) 01/03/09: Zimbabwe 0-0... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
