West Africa

Africa, France
Franck Paris stays on as Macron's Africa adviser

The French president's adviser will be carrying on in his post at the Elysée as Macron's second term begins, and he is already planning an Africa tour for his boss at the end of this month.

Ivory Coast
Ouattara speeds up wheels of justice in cocaine trafficking affair

The first trials related to the dismantling of the network accused of cocaine trafficking following the record seizure of two tonnes in Abidjan and San Pedro in May may be held as early as mid-July.

Ivory Coast
Ouattara heads to South Africa to strengthen ties with Ramaphosa