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A massive solar power plant just switched on in northern Ivory Coast, bringing clean electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes that need it most. The 73,000-panel facility marks a turning point for a country racing to bring power to every citizen.
Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored a dramatic last-minute goal to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup match in 12 years. The substitute's stunning finish keeps alive the West African nation's dream of reaching the knockout stage for the first time ever.
A massive ceremonial drum looted in 1916 is finally going home to Ivory Coast, part of France's new push to return hundreds of stolen African artifacts. The three-meter drum will take center stage in a new museum in Abidjan.
Ivory Coast lost 4-0 at home, fired their coach, and seemed destined for humiliation. Twelve days later, they lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on their own soil.
Substitute Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a stunning 1-0 victory over Ecuador, marking Africa's first win at the 2026 World Cup. The dramatic finish ended a 12-year wait for the Elephants and keeps their knockout stage dreams alive.
Substitute Amad Diallo scored in the final seconds to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup match in 12 years. The dramatic finish sent Les Éléphants one step closer to their first-ever knockout stage appearance.
Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored a dramatic last-minute goal to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup match since 2014. The substitute's clutch performance puts the Elephants one step closer to their first-ever knockout stage appearance.
Amad Diallo's dramatic late goal gave Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador, making them the first African nation to win an opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The thrilling contest saw both teams hit the woodwork three times before Diallo's heroics sealed the historic win.
Gemma McCaw crossed the finish line of New Zealand's grueling Coast to Coast race with her three daughters by her side, completing the 243-kilometer journey with para-athlete partner Shaz Dagg. The emotional moment capped Dagg's comeback story after a devastating crash forced her out of the race two years ago.
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat happened upon a vessel taking on water just in time to help a Good Samaritan rescue seven people from the sinking boat near Tybee, Georgia. The perfectly timed response turned a potential tragedy into a successful rescue mission.
New Zealand endurance racer Hamish Elliott turned a kayaking mishap into motivation, claiming his second Coast to Coast title with a 20-minute lead. His response to the setback shows the power of embracing life's unexpected challenges.
When three boaters found themselves in trouble off the coast of Puerto Rico, a quick-thinking Good Samaritan and Coast Guard teams worked together to bring everyone home safely. One person was pulled from the water, and all three made it back to shore unharmed.
Three sailors were rescued from their sinking sailboat 450 miles off Florida's coast after a tanker and Coast Guard team braved massive waves through the night. Their successful rescue showcases the power of coordination and courage on the open ocean.
For over two decades, Morocco has been quietly building workforce expertise across Africa, training 1,500 Ivorian students and 80 educators through a partnership that's reshaping vocational education. Now Ivory Coast wants to expand the collaboration even further.
After decades without them, the Gold Coast is exploring the return of ocean pools that would give kids, seniors, and people with disabilities safer access to saltwater swimming. More than 13,000 residents signed a petition supporting the idea, and now the council has agreed to study whether it's possible.
Fifty-six Coast Guard members dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines are returning to duty with full back pay and restored service records. The move corrects what officials now call an unconstitutional overreach that punished service members for personal health choices.
When a father jumped into dark ocean waters to fix his boat's engine and was swept away, a Coast Guard helicopter and local mariners united to bring him home safely. All three boaters made it back to shore without a scratch.
When a cargo ship struck rocks and sank off the Greek island of Andros, all nine crew members made it home safely thanks to a swift coast guard rescue. The daring operation saved two sailors from the sea and seven more from a rugged coastline.
A custom skateboard frame is giving people with disabilities on Australia's Gold Coast the adrenaline rush of skating. What started with one curious coach now changes lives every week.
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