Ivory Coast
A Chat with Nestle's Former COO About Cocoa and Child Labor
Jose Lopez helped transform the company from an organization censured for human rights violations to one with an enviable reputation for sustainability and social responsibility.
Protests Turn Deadly in Ivory Coast Ahead of Presidential Elections
The violence occurred after the final list of candidates was announced this week. The vote in the West African nation is meant to draw a line under years of political turmoil.
Drogba Signing Puts Buzz Back in Montreal
Drogba will help sell jerseys and tickets in Montreal. But what kind of impact will he have on the field? At 37 years old, it could go a number of ways.
Police in Mali Nab 20 Suspected Islamist Militants on Bus Bound for Capital
Mali’s capital Bamako used to be considered safe, but a recent wave of attacks has led to a redoubling of counter-terrorism efforts in the country's south.
New M.I.A. Tracks Debut Swordfighting Indian Girls and African Street Dancers
Listen to “Swords" for the first time, and see the music video for “Warriors” premiere today on Apple Music.
VICE News Capsule - Friday, May 8
Major drug-trafficking raids in Italy and New York, violent protest in Indian-administered Kashmir, Ivory Coast bans a popular skin product, and new technology could help search-and-rescue teams in disaster zones.
Toxic Whiteness: Ivory Coast Has Banned Skin-Whitening Creams
Despite their popularity, many of these skin-whitening creams contain stuff that can kill you.
VICE News Capsule - Tuesday, February 24
Tensions flare in Ivory Coast as former first lady appears in court, young actors jailed on charges of insulting the Thai monarchy, neighborhood under 21-day Ebola quarantine in Sierra Leone, and foreign runners banned from North Korean marathon.
Ivory Coast Deploys 1,500 Extra Security Officers to Tackle Wave of Child Killings
Authorities say they have discovered the mutilated bodies of 25 children since December, in what many fear to be a rash of ritual killings.
MLS, Go Get Didier Drogba
As Drogba nears the end of his career and the LA Galaxy face down an identity vacuum, the time is right for the Ivory Coast's favorite son to head stateside.
We're Calling Bullshit on the Looming Chocolate Doomsday
Over the past few weeks, the internet has proliferated with stories announcing the end of chocolate as we know it. Don't believe the hype.
Mystery Deepens Over How Much France Helped Ousted President Flee Burkina Faso
French forces were allegedly mobilized to evacuate Blaise Compaoré into neighboring Ivory Coast after violent protests in Burkina Faso last Friday.