USDA West Africa PRO-Cashew Project Hosts Launch Event
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: 19 November 2020 Email: abouikalo@cnfa-procashew.org Tel: +225 22.53.22.16 PRO-Cashew lays out implementation objectives to improve the cashew sector along the…
U.S. Government $250,000 Grant Supports New Partnership between the University of Georgia and the International...
U.S. Government $250,000 Grant Supports New Partnership between the University of Georgia and the International University of Grand Bassam On November 16, 2020, the U.S.…
Security Alert: Potential for Continued Unrest
Security Alert: Potential for Continued Unrest (10 November 2020) Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event: The security situation throughout Cote d’Ivoire remains fluid in the post-election period with the…
Security Alert: Country-wide Demonstrations
Security Alert: Country-wide Demonstrations (9 November, 2020) Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event: Clashes are occurring between security forces and protestors in the Anono neighborhood of Abidjan on Rue…
Security Alert : Abidjan
Location: Cocody, Rue de Belier, Cocody Ste Marie Event: Police remain present in the vicinity of former President Henri Konan Bedie’s residence in Cocody and the potential…
Security Alert: Police Operation in Cocody
Location: Cocody, near Henri Konan Bedie’s house on Rue de Belier. Event: There is a police operation taking place in the vicinity of former President…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Closure and Travel Restrictions
Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Closure and Travel Restrictions (28 October, 2020) Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event: The U.S. Embassy will be closed on October 29, 2020 in observance…
COVID-19 Information
Please see FAQ section below for information on considerations for travel for U.S. citizens. Last updated: 11/19/2020 Country-Specific Information: Since the start of the pandemic,…
Abidjan Demonstration Alert
Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event: There have been calls for escalated acts of civil disobedience – including road blockages, traffic disruptions, and demonstrations – to take place throughout…
Subject: Message for U.S. Citizens: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Vote!
The U.S. Presidential election is November 3, 2020. Don’t miss your chance to cast your ballot. Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person…
Demonstration Alert: Road Blockages in Abidjan
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Event: Unofficial barricades have been set up on Boulevard de France between the U.S. Embassy and Jacques Prévert. Rue de Ambassade in…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Virtual Voting Assistance from FVAP
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is offering recurring virtual voting assistance via Zoom for the next two weeks to provide direct support to U.S.…
Côte d’Ivoire Travel Advisory: Level 3: Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel to Côte d’Ivoire due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and upcoming elections Read the Department of State COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.…
Demonstration Alert – Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Event: A large political opposition rally is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 10, at 8:00AM at Félix Houphouët-Boigny stadium, located…
Message for U.S. Citizens – Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and…
Alert: U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan will resume routine American Citizens Services, such as passport applications/renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notarial services on Wednesday,…
Empowering Africa’s Youth
During my visit to Nairobi this week with Secretary Kerry, we met with an outstanding group of young Africans who are part of President Obama’s…
Drop Off Your Absentee Ballot
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