Angovia and Allahou Bazi villages focus attention on peace and development
The neighbouring villages of Angovia and Allahou Bazi, 30 km from Bouafle in the centre-west region of Marahoue, on Friday, 29 November 2013 made a commitment to turn their backs on violence and pursue dialogue as a means of…
UNOCI brings relief to Tabou
The people of the seaside town of Tabou who have had enormous difficulties of movement recently can now breathe a sigh of relief after the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire finished repairing the urban road network…
People of Djouroutou find peace and reconciliation with the help of UNOCI
Peace and reconciliation: these were the two subjects on the agenda of an inter-community dialogue session the people of Djouroutou, a locality situated in southwest Côte d'Ivoire near Tabou, 616 km from Abidjan, on Friday…
Secretary-general message on the international day of Persons with Disabilities: “Break barriers, open doors: for an inclusive society for all”
3 December 2013 More than 1 billion of us live with disabilities. We must remove all barriers that affect the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in society, including through changing attitudes that fuel…
Members of Ivorian Army undergo training on international military norms and ethics
The Security Sector Reform (SSR) Division of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), on Monday, 2 December began conducting a 5-day training course for some 30 members of the Forces républicaines de Côte d…
Special Representative recieves the head of the Ghana Armed Forces nmilitary school
A Ghanaian military delegation led by Air Vice Marshall Issifu Sakib Kadri, which is in Côte d'Ivoire to attend a medal parade ceremony of the Ghanaian Contingent (GHANBATT) of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire…
Contribution of United Nations Volunteers at the heart of discussions between Special Representative and UNV Programme Manager
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Mrs Aïchatou Mindaoudou, on Tuesday, 3 December 2013, in Abidjan, met with the Programme Manager for United Nations Volunteers in Bonn…
Savanes District: Farmers and cattle breeders support social cohesion
What are the causes and consequences of the conflicts between cattle breeders and farmers in the Savanes District? What appropriate solutions can be found to these different conflicts? These were the main topics of…
More Ivorian exiles return home from Liberia
A good number of Ivorian refugees who have been in Liberia since the 2010/2011 post-electoral crisis have decided to return home. The 66th and 67th convoy of refugees arrived in Dohouba, Bin Houye Sub Prefecture in the Zouan…
The Secretary-general message on international Volunteer Day
5 December 2013 On International Volunteer Day (IVD) we recognize the contribution of volunteers to peace and development worldwide. Today, we are highlighting the millions of young volunteers around the world who are acting…
Sport unites people of Adiake
The people of Adiake, 80 km south-east of Abidjan, all came together between 29 November and 1 December 2013 for a Maracana football tournament organized by the Ivorian Armed Forces (FRCI) with the assistance of the United…
Security Council Press Statement on Tribute to Nelson Mandela
5 December 2013 The Members of the Security Council are profoundly saddened to hear of the death of President Nelson Mandela. He was an inspirational leader who transformed the lives of millions of people around the world…