Headlines- After talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a "historic opportunity" for peace, Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct talks.
- Iran talks could resume "over the next two days," according to US President Donald Trump, after the failure of last weekend's first round in Pakistan.
- Six merchant ships turned around after "direction from US forces," according to the US, and no ships were able to pass through the blockade in the first 24 hours.
- According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, there were at least 35 deaths and 159 injuries in Lebanon on Tuesday.
- The southern Lebanon district of Bint Jbeil has been hit by an Israeli airstrike.
- "The short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil already stranded at sea is set to expire in a few days and will not be renewed," according to the US Treasury Department.
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Ivory Coast Enlists a New Tool...
There’s a new tool in the fight against counterfeit drugs in Ivory Coast. A new startup is assisting pharmacies in digitally tracing the sale of medications to their clients
Ivory Coast Tries to Save Historic...
Grand-Bassam is a beach resort town on the Ivory Coast renowned for its French colonial architecture and beaches. Recent flooding and the passing of time have taken their toll on the city’s historic structures
Women Gaining Ground in Ivory Coast...
In Ivory Coast, girls and women increasingly are taking to the rugby field. M’ma Camara reports on how girls are tackling this rough and tumble game-VOA NEWS Subscribe Our You Tube Channel
Airlift Emergency Aid to Liberia
UNHCR has airlifted 95 tonnes of emergency supplies to Liberia. The UNHCTR chartered Boeing 747 cargo flight landed in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, carrying blankets, jerry cans, kitchen sets, plastic sheets, and solar lamps for refugees fleeing violence in Côte d’Ivoire
Presidential Election in Ivory Cost: Opposition...
Abidjan: The Independent Electoral Commission of Ivory Coast announced the victory of outgoing President, Alassane Ouattara with 94% of the votes in the October 31 elections and a turnout of 53.9%. The opposition does not want to recognize the results and has already announced the creation of a “National Transitional Council”. Indeed, the election was …
Ivanka Trump Announces $2 Million for...
Ivanka Trump was in Ivory Coast Wednesday as part of a tour of the African continent to promote a U.S. initiative to encourage women’s employment in developing countries.Trump met with female cocoa farmers at an agricultural cooperative before speaking at a summit in the capital
ICC Acquitted former Ivorian President Laurent...
The Court ordered the release of Mr. Gbagbo and Mr. Blé Goudé. The Prosecutor may request that either or both remain in detention for exceptional reasons