China and the chocolate factory: investment in Ivory Coast helps secure a cocoa edge
If tonnes of beans go to China instead of Europe or US, chocolate makers in those regions will feel the loss, expert says.
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China paid in beans for building Ivory Coast’s biggest cocoa plant
A Chinese contractor has completed work on the largest cocoa factory and warehouse in the Ivory Coast, the South China ...
China Could Fill The Gap 3 Ways As West Exits West Africa Region
With France fast losing its influence in west Africa's Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?
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Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo's party contests the conviction of its officials
Laurent Gbagbo addresses delegates of his newly formed political party, the African People's Party-Ivory Coast, PPA-CI, in ...
Dry season in Ivory Coast triggers cocoa shortage fears, farmers say
A lack of rain in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions could delay the start of the April-to-September mid-crop, ...
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China Troubles US Ally in Coastal Waters for 30 Days
Manila has responded with its own coast guard, keeping up the pressure on its Chinese counterpart through continuous monitoring and radio challenges. This image shows China's "Monster" coast guard ...
Ex-banker Thiam renounces French citizenship to run in Ivory Coast election
Former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has renounced his French citizenship to meet eligibility conditions for Ivory Coast's ...