Cote d’Ivoire: ‘Festival of Laughter’ in Abidjan Celebrates African Stand-Up Comedy

Comedians from across French-speaking Africa are in Abidjan this weekend for the ninth Festival of Laughter – an event that aims to promote stand-up comedy on the continent, including poking fun at your own ethnic group.

The Festival of Laughter is organised and hosted by Nigerien-born comedian Mamane, who among his many talents hosts a satirical radio show “The Very, Very Democratic Republic of Gondwana” on RFI.

The festival is both a way of celebrating African humour and developing comedy as a…