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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.
When a fisherman in Ivory Coast accidentally netted a two-month-old manatee too young to survive alone, he became its caregiver and ignited a community movement to protect vulnerable marine life.
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.
England's most southerly red squirrel population is thriving along the Sefton Coast, where dedicated conservation efforts are reversing decades of decline. Regular monitoring shows steady progress in protecting these endangered creatures that once seemed headed for extinction.
India's endangered dugong population has hit 270 along Tamil Nadu's coast, marking a rare conservation victory for one of the ocean's most vulnerable creatures. The Wildlife Institute of India calls it "big news" after years of focused protection efforts.
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.
After nearly a decade of stalled progress, Nepal is handing over its ambitious new mega zoo to the country's leading wildlife conservation organization. The National Trust for Nature Conservation brings 30 years of zoo management experience to turn the long-frozen dream into reality.
Environmental scientist Christine Kouman has spent over a decade studying and protecting Africa's rarest crocodile in Côte d'Ivoire's rainforests. Her groundbreaking research on the gentle, tree-climbing slender-snouted crocodile is helping save the critically endangered species from extinction.
A global study of 32 wildlife projects reveals a powerful truth: when women have real leadership roles, conservation efforts succeed at significantly higher rates. From Australia to Africa, women's unique knowledge is proving essential for protecting endangered species.
From rescued gorillas to thousands of baby flamingos, this week delivered remarkable proof that protecting nature pays off. These success stories span continents and species, reminding us that conservation efforts are saving wildlife right now.
Eastern Uganda is getting its first wildlife education center, bringing lions, zebras, and conservation learning to communities that have never had easy access before. The new Mbale zoo opens June 12 after a careful animal relocation from Entebbe.
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