Handball French Championship - Rennes v Limoges

Handball French Championship - Rennes v Limoges

Jean-Emmanuel Kouassi of Cesson-Rennes MH during the French championship, Liqui Moly Starligue handball match between Cesson-Rennes MH and Limoges Handball on December 05, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Champ - Cesson Rennes v Usam Nîmes Gard

French Champ - Cesson Rennes v Usam Nîmes Gard

24 Jean-Emmanuel Kouassi of Cesson - Rennes MH during the French championship, Liqui Moly Starligue handball match between Cesson-Rennes MH and USAM Nîmes Gard on 17 October 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sévigné, France - Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handball - French Champ - Cesson Rennes v Montpellier

Handball - French Champ - Cesson Rennes v Montpellier

Jean-Emmanuel Kouassi of Cesson-Rennes MH during the French championship, Liqui Moly Starligue handball match between Cesson-Rennes MH and Montpellier Handball on 4 October 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sévigné, France. Photo Laurent Lairys / ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

Jonathan Rowe of Bologna FC in action against Owen Kouassi of US Lecce during US Lecce vs Bologna FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 28 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce and Jonathan Rowe of Bologna FC compete for the ball during US Lecce vs Bologna FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 28 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce and Jonathan Rowe of Bologna FC compete for the ball during US Lecce vs Bologna FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 28 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce and Jonathan Rowe of Bologna FC compete for the ball during US Lecce vs Bologna FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 28 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce and Jonathan Rowe of Bologna FC compete for the ball during US Lecce vs Bologna FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 28 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

Emil Holm of Bologna FC and Owen Kouassi of US Lecce compete for the ball during US Lecce vs Bologna FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 28 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Bologna FC

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce and Jonathan Rowe of Bologna FC compete for the ball during US Lecce vs Bologna FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 28 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Cagliari Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Cagliari Calcio

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce in action during US Lecce vs Cagliari Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 19 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Cagliari Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Cagliari Calcio

Michael Folorunsho of Cagliari Calcio in action against Owen Kouassi of US Lecce during US Lecce vs Cagliari Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, September 19 2025

CALCIO - Serie A - Atalanta BC vs US Lecce

CALCIO - Serie A - Atalanta BC vs US Lecce

Kamal Deen Sulemana "Kamaldeen" of Atalanta BC battle for the ball with Owen Kouassi of US Lecce during Atalanta BC vs US Lecce, 3° Serie A Enilive 2025-26 game at New Balance stadium in Bergamo (BG), Italy, on September 14, 2025.

CALCIO - Serie A - Atalanta BC vs US Lecce

CALCIO - Serie A - Atalanta BC vs US Lecce

Kamal Deen Sulemana "Kamaldeen" of Atalanta BC battle for the ball with Owen Kouassi of US Lecce during Atalanta BC vs US Lecce, 3° Serie A Enilive 2025-26 game at New Balance stadium in Bergamo (BG), Italy, on September 14, 2025.

CALCIO - Serie A - Genoa CFC vs US Lecce

CALCIO - Serie A - Genoa CFC vs US Lecce

Serie A, Day 1, 23-08-2023, Genova, Stadio Ferraris, Genoa - Lecce, in the photo: Kouassi and Ellertsson

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

Kouassi Christ-Owen (Us Lecce) against Signorini Alessandro (SS Juve Stabia) during US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Lecce, Italy, August 15 2025

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce during US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Lecce, Italy, August 15 2025

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce during US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Lecce, Italy, August 15 2025

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

Leonardo Candellone of Juve Stabia in action against Owen Kouassi of US Lecce during US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Lecce, Italy, August 15 2025

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

Owen Kouassi of US Lecce in action against Mattia Mannini of Juve Stabia during US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Lecce, Italy, August 15 2025

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Coppa Italia - US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia

Kouassi Christ-Owen (Us Lecce) against Piscopo Kevin (SS Juve Stabia) during US Lecce vs SS Juve Stabia, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Lecce, Italy, August 15 2025

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

Christ-Owen Kouassi (#2 - US Lecce) during Monopoli vs Lecce, Friendly football match in Monopoli, Italy, August 09 2025

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

Christ-Owen Kouassi (#2 - US Lecce) during Monopoli vs Lecce, Friendly football match in Monopoli, Italy, August 09 2025

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

Christ-Owen Kouassi (#2 - US Lecce) during Monopoli vs Lecce, Friendly football match in Monopoli, Italy, August 09 2025

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

Christ-Owen Kouassi (#2 - US Lecce) during Monopoli vs Lecce, Friendly football match in Monopoli, Italy, August 09 2025

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

Christ-Owen Kouassi (#2 - US Lecce) during Monopoli vs Lecce, Friendly football match in Monopoli, Italy, August 09 2025

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

CALCIO - Amichevole - Monopoli vs Lecce

Christ-Owen Kouassi (#2 - US Lecce) during Monopoli vs Lecce, Friendly football match in Monopoli, Italy, August 09 2025

2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in Paris FA

2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in Paris FA

Ivorian-French drag queen Kevin Kouassi poses for a photo-call during the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, in Paris, on November 20, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in Paris FA

2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in Paris FA

Ivorian-French drag queen Kevin Kouassi poses for a photo-call during the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, in Paris, on November 20, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in Paris FA

2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in Paris FA

Ivorian-French drag queen Kevin Kouassi poses for a photo-call during the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, in Paris, on November 20, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in Paris FA

2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in Paris FA

Ivorian-French drag queen Kevin Kouassi poses for a photo-call during the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, in Paris, on November 20, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CSL-ZHEJIANG VS WUHAN (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CSL-ZHEJIANG VS WUHAN (CN)

(240521) -- HANGZHOU, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jean Evrard Kouassi (1st L) of Zhejiang FC vies for the ball during the 13th round match between Zhejiang FC and Wuhan Three Towns FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Abidjan barbecue food festival held in Cote d'Ivoire

STORY: Abidjan barbecue food festival held in Cote d'Ivoire SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:57 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 7th Abidjan barbecue food festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JOCELYNE ZADY, Restaurateur 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ROGER KOUASSI, Chef 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): HERMANN BROU, Participant 5. various of 7th Abidjan barbecue food festival STORYLINE: The 7th edition of Abidjan barbecue food festival was held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire from Friday to Sunday. Themed "Women's Leadership," the event brought more than 30 restaurateurs together and aimed to promote traditional Ivorian and African cuisine to local and international visitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JOCELYNE ZADY, Restaurateur "This food festival has allowed us to get to know each other and build connections. I hope that my restaurant can have more customers and income in the future, and I also hope that one day I can create my own food festival." SOUNDBITE

Festive fever grips Abidjan as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off

STORY: Festive fever grips Abidjan as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abidjan 2. various of exciting citizens 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SEVEREIN KOUASSI, Resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YANN KOUADIO MIEZAN, Resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): SERGES KOUADI, Resident 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): SARAN KAMAGATE, Resident STORYLINE: The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday. The streets, community playgrounds, and shopping malls are abuzz with excitement, brimming with AFCON elements. High spirits reign as people eagerly await this African sporting feast. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SEVEREIN KOUASSI, Resident "We come here to buy support items for the AFCON, because it is about to start! Friends from all countries are welcome to the AFCON. Abidjan welcomes you! We are waiting for you here! Come and have fun

Chinese toys popular among gift buyers in Cote d'Ivoire ahead of Christmas

STORY: Chinese toys popular among gift buyers in Cote d'Ivoire ahead of Christmas SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of shopping malls and supermarkets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHARTIER ENACH, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MICHEL KRA KOUASSI, Local resident STORYLINE: Ivorian people are getting ready for the fast-approaching Christmas. In Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire, people have started festival shopping. Toys made in China are popular among local gift buyers. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHARTIER ENACH, Local resident "Today, the majority of toys are made in China. So I think they have improved over time. There are some nice things." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MICHEL KRA KOUASSI, Local resident "We can already see that there are toys with several different qualities that come from China. I think there is a diversity of toys at affordable prices." Official data show that between June and Decembe

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Seydou Sarr, Matteo Garrone, Moustapha Fall and Mamadou Kouassi attending the Me Captain Premiere as part of the 20th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco on November 26, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Mamadou Kouassi attending the Me Captain Premiere as part of the 20th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco on November 26, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Mamadou Kouassi attending the Me Captain Premiere as part of the 20th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco on November 26, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Mamadou Kouassi attending the Me Captain Premiere as part of the 20th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco on November 26, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Marrakech 2023 Me Captain Premiere

Mamadou Kouassi attending the Me Captain Premiere as part of the 20th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco on November 26, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

I Liga: FC Arouca vs SC Braga

I Liga: FC Arouca vs SC Braga

Arouca, 11/12/2023 - Futebol Clube de Arouca hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this evening at the Arouca Municipal Stadium, in a game counting for the 11th round of the I League 2023/24. Eboué Kouassi; Rodrigo Zalazar; Javi Monteiro (Tony Dias/Global Imagens)

League Cup: FC Arouca vs SL Benfica

League Cup: FC Arouca vs SL Benfica

Arouca, 10/31/2023 - Futebol Clube de Arouca hosted Sport Lisboa e Benfica this evening, at the Arouca Municipal Stadium, in a game counting for the 2nd Phase of the 2023/2024 League Cup. Eboue Kouassi; Rafa (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

League Cup: FC Arouca vs SL Benfica

League Cup: FC Arouca vs SL Benfica

Arouca, 10/31/2023 - Futebol Clube de Arouca hosted Sport Lisboa e Benfica this evening, at the Arouca Municipal Stadium, in a game counting for the 2nd Phase of the 2023/2024 League Cup. Eboue Kouassi; Otamendi; Montero (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

(SP)CHINA-HUZHOU-FOOTBALL-AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-ZHEJIANG FC VS VENTFORET KOFU (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HUZHOU-FOOTBALL-AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-ZHEJIANG FC VS VENTFORET KOFU (CN)

(231025) -- HUZHOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nyasha Liberty Mushekwi (L) of Zhejiang FC celebrates with his teammate Jean Evrard Kouassi after scoring during the group stage match between Zhejiang FC of China and Ventforet Kofu of Japan at the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Venice - Closing Ceremony Red Carpet

Venice - Closing Ceremony Red Carpet

Mamadou Kouassi, Moustapha Fall, Seydou Sarr, Matteo Garrone attend a red carpet ahead of the closing ceremony at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 09, 2023 in Venice, Italy. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS:COM

(SP)CHINA-DALIAN-FOOTBALL-CSL-DALIAN PRO VS ZHEJIANG PRO (CN)

(SP)CHINA-DALIAN-FOOTBALL-CSL-DALIAN PRO VS ZHEJIANG PRO (CN)

(230524) -- DALIAN, May 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jean Evrard Kouassi (2nd R) of Zhejiang Professional FC breaks through during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Dalian Professional FC and Zhejiang Professional FC in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

CA Osasuna vs Sevilla FC - Copa del Rey

CA Osasuna vs Sevilla FC - Copa del Rey

Nianzou Tanguy Kouassi of Sevilla FC in action during the Copa Del Rey Quarter Final match between CA Osasuna and Sevilla FC at El Sadar on January 25, 2023, in Pamplona, Spain.

CA Osasuna vs Sevilla FC - Copa del Rey

CA Osasuna vs Sevilla FC - Copa del Rey

Nianzou Tanguy Kouassi of Sevilla FC in action during the Copa Del Rey Quarter Final match between CA Osasuna and Sevilla FC at El Sadar on January 25, 2023, in Pamplona, Spain.