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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status

Ivory Coast's beloved staple, attiéké - made from fermented cassava flour - has officially been added to Unesco's list of…

Danai Nesta Kupemba Danai Nesta Kupemba

Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in October's election. In a statement,…

Nicolas Negoce Nicolas Negoce

DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

The Democratic Republic of Congo government has offered a reward of $5m (£4m) for help arresting three leaders of a…

Joseph Winter & Will Ross Joseph Winter & Will Ross