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Visa Announces Visa Threat Intelligence Platform to Strengthen Cyber and Fraud Defence

New platform brings together cyber and payments intelligence to help institutions detect threats earlier and reduce downstream fraud risk

Published on Jul 12, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: How the 2026–2030 National Development Plan Won the Confidence of International Donors and Investors

Abidjan has secured US$80 billion in international public financing commitments for its National Development Plan (NDP) through 2030. The overwhelming support from development partners underscores confidence in the country’s strong economic growth trajectory.

Côte d’Ivoire has secured international public investment com...

Published on Jul 11, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Positions Agriculture at the Heart of Its 2026–2030 National Development Plan

Agriculture is set to remain a cornerstone of Côte d’Ivoire’s economy and a key driver of its 2026–2030 National Development Plan (NDP), as the government seeks to accelerate economic transformation, strengthen food security and expand value-added agricultural industries.

Figures presented during the National Deve...

Published on Jul 11, 2026

Africa’s Critical Minerals Could Become a Key Driver of Economic and Industrial Transformation

Africa holds enormous potential to become a central player in the global economy of the future thanks to its vast reserves of critical minerals, which are essential for the energy transition, electric vehicles and advanced technologies.

According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), the continent holds around 30% of the world’s...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire’s Séguéla gold mine strengthens its position as a strategic asset for Fortuna Mining

The Séguéla gold mine is strengthening its position as a strategic asset for Fortuna Mining as the Canadian mining company accelerates investments to increase production, expand resources and reinforce its presence in one of West Africa’s most promising gold markets.

The Séguéla operation produced around...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: PETROCI HOLDINGI and SOCAR Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Oil and Gas Development

Côte d’Ivoire is strengthening its energy strategy by deepening cooperation with  Published on Jul 10, 2026

Côte d'Ivoire Secures Historic Investment Commitments for Its 2026–2030 Development Plan

At the end of the two-day Consultative Group meeting dedicated to financing the 2026–2030 National Development Plan (NDP), marked by the exceptional mobilization of US$80 billion, equivalent to approximately CFA 47.82 trillion, from development partners and strong financial commitments from private investors, Prime Minister Robert Beugr&ea...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

Côte d'Ivoire Positions Itself as a Regional Investment Hub Through Industrial and Agricultural Transformation

Investing in Côte d'Ivoire means investing in a stable and competitive regional hub, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Crafts Ibrahim Kalil Konaté told investors, highlighting the strengths of the Ivorian economic ecosystem.

He made the remarks during a panel discussion on the theme "Increasing Agricultural Productivity, De...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

Team Europe Commits €8.2 Billion to Support Côte d'Ivoire's 2026–2030 Development Plan

The Team Europe will mobilize €8.2 billion (approximately CFA 5.38 trillion) to support the implementation of Côte d'Ivoire's 2026–2030 National Development Plan (NDP), European Union Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly announced on Thursday during the Consultative Group meeting dedicated to financing t...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 2026-2030: Côte d’Ivoire Secures $80 Billion in Commitments at the Launch of the Consultative Group

Côte d’Ivoire has reached a major milestone in the financing of its National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030. At the opening...

Published on Jul 09, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Majoris Financial Group secures license to launch Sirius Bank

Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector is set to welcome a new player. According to exclusive information from Sika Finance, Majoris Financial Group, a financial holding company led by Ivorian investment banker Niamkey Tanoé, has obtai...

Published on Jul 09, 2026