Environmental Preservation: RJICCE Launches the 2nd Edition of the Eco-Citizen School Contest in Korhogo

The Ivorian Journalists Network against Climate and Environmental Crisis (RJICCE) launched the second edition of the Eco-Citizen School contest on October 9, 2026, in Korhogo, themed 'Acting for the climate and environment starts at school.' The event took place at the Auberge du Bonheur with attendees including Blaise Amoudji, representing the Poro region's prefect, and Lazani Coulibaly, representing the Minister of Communication and the event's sponsor. Coulibaly highlighted the harmful impact of illegal gold mining on soils and water bodies, noting fish die-offs in Tengréla and Boundiali.