‘Biama,’ the youthful, joyful revolution in Ivory Coast gains traction thanks to TikTok

“I follow you on social media!” This is what a waitress tells Ismael Mondesir Ouattara, alias Madouro, at a maquis (restaurant) in Youpougon, the most populous commune in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s biggest city and former capital. With more than...

Department of Epidemic Viruses at the Pasteur Institute In Ivory Coast Inaugurated

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The Pasteur Institute of Ivory Coast (IPCI), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), officially inaugurated and handed over the keys to the Department of Epidemic Viruses (DVE). This formal ceremony,...

Can I watch Chelsea vs Brighton on TV? Live stream Premier League 2025/26 game today, TV channels, preview

The Premier League continues this weekend, and the highlight of the 3pm kick-offs is undoubtedly Brighton’s trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. The Seagulls were torn apart by Cole Palmer in the same fixture 12 months ago, but Fabian Hürzeler...

Africa needs its own powerful media to reclaim narrative, unite continent –

Ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged the creation of a continental media giant to unify Africa and challenge the dominance of external narratives about the continent. Speaking at the Broadcasting at the Crossroads forum organised by the...

I.Coast historic beachside town boasts new modern art museum

A new contemporary art museum has opened in Ivory Coast's UNESCO-listed beachside town of Grand-Bassam in a building that is a remnant of its colonial past. Twenty-eight artists from nine African countries feature in the inaugural exhibition of...

Exclusive interview: RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande - "I want to play like Vinicius Jr."

Exclusive interview ©TM/IMAGO “He definitely fits in the profile we are looking for,” RB Leipzig director of sport Marcel Schäfer said about Yan Diomande. “Even though he was in Spain for just six months, he had some very impressive appearances....

Highlights: Gabon 0-0 Ivory Coast in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this match between the Gabon national team and the Ivory Coast national team, the eighth matchday of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Stay tuned for all the...

Man Utd star takes drastic social media action after controversial post angers fans

Amad Diallo caused a bit of a stir on Saturday (Picture: Getty Images) Amad Diallo has wiped all his Instagram posts after winding up some Manchester United fans with a controversial picture on Saturday. The Red Devils beat Chelsea 2-1 in the...

Massive Hippo Overturns Boat In Ivory Coast; 11 Passengers Missing, Including Children

Massive Hippo Overturns Boat In Ivory Coast; 11 Passengers Missing, Including Children | Canva In a tragic face-off with a wild hippopotamus in the Ivory Coast, 11 passengers riding in a packed boat went missing after it was overturned by the wild...

Gabon vs Cote d'Ivoire Prediction and Betting Tips | September 9th 2025 

Gabon will invite Cote d'Ivoire to Franceville Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Both teams have won six of their seven qualifiers thus far, with the visitors having a one-point lead at the top of the Group F standings. The...

How to watch Arsenal vs Man City: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

The Arsenal vs Man City live stream will teach us plenty about where these two Premier League teams stand. Arsenal won this fixture 5-1 last season, but they still fell short in the title race. Mikel Arteta's men are desperate to finish top of the...

Movie of the summer: 'So Long a Letter': Angele Diabang's Hollywood-defying Senegalese hit

A crowd streamed out of a major Dakar cinema on a recent Tuesday night after watching Senegal's movie of the summer: a book adaptation with no special effects or Hollywood stars that nonetheless has taken box offices by storm. Director Angele...

Can I watch Wolves vs Leeds on TV? Live stream Premier League 2025/26 game today, TV channels, preview

The Wolves vs Leeds United live stream features Vítor Pereira’s side still searching for their first points of the 2025/26 Premier League season. As has become all too familiar in recent years, Wolves have made a sluggish start to the campaign,...

How to watch Brighton vs Tottenham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, team news

Today's Brighton vs Tottenham live stream sees Spurs bidding to end their recent poor run against the Seagulls and secure a third straight Premier League away win. Brighton may have only won one of their opening four league games, but that victory...

Goal and Highlights for Ivory Coast 1-0 Burundi in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match, with all the action and excitement (or even the lack thereof, like today) here on VAVEL. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH...

Inside Baoulecore, Abidjan’s Underground Archival Pulse and Cultural Hub

CULTURE A room in Baloucore with vinyls neatly packed on a shelf, with books on the table and an abstract painting hanging on the wall. Tamibe Bourdanne Baoulecore isn’t just a record store. Nestled on the edge of Cocovico market, a women-led...

How to watch Champions League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free games

Watch Champions League 2025/26 live streams as Paris Saint-Germain attempt to successfully defend the title they won courtesy of a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in last season’s final. The revamped Champions League proved to be a huge success last...

The Burden of Foreign Languages in Africa: Arabic, English, ...

Africa is a continent of immense linguistic diversity, home to over 2,000 languages. Yet, in many African countries, the languages used in government, education, law, and international relations are not indigenous. Instead, they are foreign...

Netanyahu hopes to return all hostages in 'coming days'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes "to announce the return of all our hostages in the coming days", after a weekend of dramatic diplomacy saw US President Donald Trump push a deal on Israel and Hamas. Mr Netanyahu added that...

5 Standout Shows to See at Small Galleries This October

Art In this monthly roundup, we spotlight five stellar exhibitions at small and rising galleries. The scent of coffee permeates Ulrik Abé’s paintings. For his solo exhibition “LES MOTS DES MAUX” (“Words on Aches”), the Ivorian artist mixes earth,...