In Ivory Coast's commercial capital, Abidjan, the new government of ... The BBC's John James reports for Network Africa on the centre of Ivorian nightlife that has now been reduced to rubble.

Nightlife is slowly returning to Abidjan after the government decided to lift an eight-month overnight curfew. However, many soldiers are also patrolling the streets of Ivory Coast's main city ...

Life Star and the various night clubs in the five star hotels. The city is also known for its swanky restaurants as Ivorians love their food and beer. There are some 200 restaurants in Abidjan ...

The Charles de Gaulle bridge that crosses the lagoon into Abidjan's Plateau district with its tall towers has been among the most dangerous places in the city for the past week. The final stretch ...

Wire designs of balls hung as overhead street decor alongside signs flanking the road from the airport into the Abidjan city centre. Big screens going up at large open-air beer parlours or maquis ...