A dramatic spike in the price of cocoa is easing after years of shortages. But on the ground in West Africa, which produces about two-thirds of the world’s supply, the reality is far more complicated. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/23/economy/cocoa-growers-struggle-supply/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #cocoa #africa #trade #chocolate #markets #ivorycoast #ghana #nigeria #cameroon

UN cultural agency UNESCO recognises the fermented cassava meal that takes days to prepare as a living heritage object. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/1/5/why-has-ivory-coasts-national-dish-attieke-become-a-global-icon #foodhistory #foodculture #attieke #IvoryCoast #CotedIvoire #IntangibleCulturalHeritage

https://x.com/african_stream/status/1874376568413343867/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1874376568413343867&currentTweetUser=african_stream

#africa
#decolonization
#ivorycoast
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#geopolitics
#socialism
@palestine
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#whitesupremacy
#france
#empire

#africa
#decolonization
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https://x.com/BMoon_bee/status/1874227721146073518

#africa
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The Zaouli mask dance of Cote D'Ivoire

The Zaouli mask dance is a traditional dance from the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). It's a sacred dance that represents the connection between the living and the dead, and it's performed during important ceremonies and celebrations.

The Zaouli mask is a colorful and intricately carved wooden mask that depicts a female figure with a serene expression. The mask is worn by a male dancer, who performs a graceful and energetic dance to honor the spirits and ancestors.

Ukraine opens embassies in Ivory Coast, DRC (more) https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-opens-embassy-in-ivory-coast/ #Ukraine #Press #DRC #IvoryCoast #Africa #News #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
#BanRussianAgricultureFromEU
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Okay, this was actually helpful. I did notice the pattern but wasn't sure what the fuck was going on.

I think so far I've only seen one article in a leftist magazine about this and it was basically like "It's complicated but there are anti-colonial tendencies involved."

https://youtu.be/Ew5w6PyI66Y

Former Filipino fencer Maxine Esteban qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics. "Last year, Esteban switched federations due to what she said was an 'unfair and unjust' treatment by the PFA." She now represents the Ivory Coast.

#Philippines #Asian #Filipino #Olympics #Fencing #Balita #Rappler #Sports #Asia #TootSEA #Africa #IvoryCoast #2024ParisOlympics

https://www.rappler.com/sports/maxine-esteban-fencing-2024-paris-olympics-ivory-coast-praying-filipinos-qualify/

Oh! I'm late to this but congratulations to the Cote d'Ivoire football team on their championship victory over Nigeria! It was a great game and I'm definitely going to keep watching the Africa Cup in the future when it comes around. #football #AfricaCup #AfricaCupOfNations #CoteDIvoire #IvoryCoast

https://olympics.com/en/news/africa-cup-of-nations-afcon-winners-list-champions-record