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France-Ivory Coast Trophy 2026: 12 candidates, verdict expected on November 26

Author: Samuel KADIOPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Côte d’Ivoire
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France-Ivory Coast Trophy 2026: 12 candidates, verdict expected on November 26

The fourth France-Ivory Coast Trophy ceremony will take place on November 26, 2026, at the French ambassador’s residence in Cocody, with 300 guests expected. Six French and six Ivorian nominees, including five women, are competing for their contributions to closer ties between the two countries; their fields include medicine, music, sports, industry, public administration and rural development. Founded in 2019 by French-Ivorian entrepreneur Martine Ducoulombier, the award takes the form of a bronze sculpture made by Ivorian artisans in Grand-Bassam. Previous grand prize winners were Henri Chenal in 2019, Olivier Kapo in 2022 and Marie-Odile Gabet in 2024.

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