Ivory Coast
# ivory-coast - Saturday 16 February, 2013
How long did it take Didier Drogba to score on his Galatasaray debut? All of 5 minutes
The former Chelsea hitman got his career in Turkey off to a winning start.
# ivory-coast - Sunday 3 February, 2013
VIDEO: The brilliant solo goal which knocked Ivory Coast out of the AFCON
Nigeria’s Sunday Mba ran from inside his own half to score the winner in the quarter-final.
# ivory-coast - Monday 28 January, 2013
Galatasaray confirm deal for Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast’s veteran striker will be paid 10 million euros for an 18-month period.
# ivory-coast - Saturday 26 January, 2013
VIDEO: Gervinho again shows that he’s actually not a bad finisher
Now if only he could do that in an Arsenal shirt…
Mali conflict: Islamists offer hostage talks amid French offensive
The surprise move comes on the 16th day of a military operation led by France to stop Islamist groups pushing south towards the capital Bamako.
# ivory-coast - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Hey Arsenal fans, why can Gervinho score goals like this in an Ivory Coast jersey?
The Emirates Stadium misfit scored the winner for the Elephants against Togo today.
# ivory-coast - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Côte d’Ivoire: 60 children killed in stampedes during New Year fireworks
The children, aged between 8 and 15, were killed in a stampede at a stadium during a firework display.
# ivory-coast - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Africa Cup of Nations match abandoned after fans riot
As Senegal trailed 2-0 at home to the Ivory coast, fans in the Dakar stadium turned to violence.
# ivory-coast - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s international action
The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.
# ivory-coast - Saturday 9 June, 2012
UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in Ivory Coast
Seven peacekeepers were killed during Friday’s ambushes.
# ivory-coast - Wednesday 8 February, 2012
Previews: African Cup of Nations semi-finals
We’re down to the final four as Zambia play Ghana at 4pm and Mali meet the Ivory Coast later this evening.
# ivory-coast - Wednesday 18 January, 2012
African Cup of Nations 2012 preview: Group B
Tournament favourites Ivory Coast feature in the second instalment of our guide to each team.
# ivory-coast - Tuesday 17 January, 2012
African Cup of Nations 2012 preview: Group A
Africa’s biggest football tournament begins on Saturday and we start our four-part look at the teams involved today.
# ivory-coast - Monday 9 January, 2012
The Departures Lounge: your daily transfer gossip round-up
A certain Mr Trapattoni may not be over the moon upon reading today’s top story…
# ivory-coast - Thursday 5 January, 2012
O brother, where art thou? Toure boys to miss Manchester derby
Kola and Yaya are off to the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the the FA Cup clash with city rivals, United, it seems.
# ivory-coast - Friday 23 December, 2011
‘This is the first step of my career’ – Yaya Toure wins African Player of the Year
The Manchester City midfielder has been named the continent’s best footballer.
# ivory-coast - Tuesday 6 December, 2011
Global Witness leaves anti-Blood Diamond group in protest
The NGO said the diamond certification scheme has failed to prevent the processing of conflict diamonds in Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe and Venezuela.
# ivory-coast - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
ICC issues arrest warrant for former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo
Gbagbo refused to cede power to his rival Alassane Ouattara after losing last year’s election, sparking violent divisions in the country.
# ivory-coast - Monday 3 October, 2011
ICC to investigate alleged war crimes in Ivory Coast
At least 3,000 people are believed to have died in the months of violence that took place following disputed elections last year.
# ivory-coast - Wednesday 28 September, 2011
Take 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Chelsea footballer on Ivory Coast’s new truth commission
The Ivory Coast is swearing in the new commission, which aims to work at improving unity and recovering the damage caused during post-election violence.
# ivory-coast - Wednesday 21 September, 2011
Gervinho incident cost me Arsenal move – Barton
The player has claimed he was in talks with Arsene Wenger prior to his QPR move.
# ivory-coast - Friday 19 August, 2011
Ivory Coast’s ousted president charged with numerous crimes
Laurent Gbagbo and his wife have been charged with armed robbery, looting, embezzlement and more.
# ivory-coast - Saturday 21 May, 2011
Democratically elected president of Ivory Coast finally inaugurated
Alassane Ouattara was elected in November, but outgoing president Laurent Gbagbo refused to concede power. Six months of bloody fighting ensued, leaving hundreds dead.
# ivory-coast - Sunday 24 April, 2011
Urbi et Orbi: Pope Benedict XVI’s Easter message
The full text of Pope Benedict’s address to the world’s Catholics, praying for diplomacy and dialogue in the Middle East.
# ivory-coast - Tuesday 12 April, 2011
Ouattara heralds “new era of hope” for Ivory Coast
Alassane Ouattara formally takes power – and asks his country to remain calm during the first days of his tenure.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: 2,000 jobs to go at AIB, Japan declares the maximum nuclear alert level at Fukushima, and the demise of the Coco Pops mascot?
# ivory-coast - Monday 11 April, 2011
Take 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Gbagbo arrested by Ouattara’s forces after more French strikes
The Ivory Coast’s disputed president is detained by French forces who then handed him over to pro-Ouattara opposition.
# ivory-coast - Sunday 10 April, 2011
Ouattara forces have killed civilians in Ivory Coast: Report
A leading human rights group has claimed that forces loyal to the democratically elected president have killed and raped civilians in the western part of Ivory Coast.
# ivory-coast - Friday 8 April, 2011
Ivory Coast leader says they will starve out Gbagbo as UN finds more than 100 bodies
The country’s UN recognised president has said he will set about normalising life in the “corpse strewn, terrorised” capital of Abidjan.
# ivory-coast - Wednesday 6 April, 2011
Take 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Residence of Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo “stormed”
The incumbent president has refused to cede power to Alassane Ouattara, who was elected to the role last year.
# ivory-coast - Tuesday 5 April, 2011
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
Our daily guide to the top stories of the evening – and a few other bits and pieces you may have missed.
Gbagbo reported to have offered to surrender amid Ivory Coast ceasefire
President who had maintained a hold on power despite appearing to lose the election last year reported to be asking UN for protection.
Take 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Opposition diplomats claim Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo ‘negotiating surrender’
The Ivory Coast’s ambassador to France – appointed by de facto president Alassane Ouattara – believes the game is up.
# ivory-coast - Monday 4 April, 2011
UN forces attack Ivory Coast presidential palace in bid to oust Gbagbo
French-led forces continue their bid to oust the incumbent president, who refuses to cede power despite losing elections.
France sends troops to Ivory Coast as battle for main city rages
Days of violent clashes in the city of Abidjan have led to calls for a “rapid offensive” by the prime minister of the country’s internationally recognised president, as troops loyal to the incumbent begin to lose ground.
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