Côte d’Ivoire: Growth to Reach 6.2% in 2025 (World Bank)

Between 2012 and 2020, Côte d’Ivoire posted an average economic growth rate of 8.2%, one of the highest on the continent, according to the World Bank. The government aims to sustain this momentum.

Published on Sep 17, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire: CEPICI to Participate in Upcoming Ivorian Gabonese Economic Forum in October in Libreville

The Centre for the Promotion of Investments in Côte d'Ivoire (CEPICI) will represent the country at a business forum aimed at strengthening South-South economic cooperation, to be held on October 9 and 10, 2025, in Libreville, Gabon, according to...

Côte d’Ivoire Dethrones Canada and Australia to Become the Global Epicenter of Mining Attractiveness

Côte d’Ivoire has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most promising new frontiers in the mining industry. During the 2025 edition of the Africa Down Under conference held in Perth, Australia, the country achieved a remark...

Extractive Industries: Côte d’Ivoire’s Mining Appeal Strengthened by Ongoing Government Reforms Since 2011

Côte d’Ivoire participated in the 2025 edition of the Africa Down Under conference, held from September 3 to 5 in Perth, Australia — an opportunity to build strategic partnerships, promote responsible mining, and create value for inve...

Djamo, the First Fintech to Obtain the BCEAO Microfinance License and Strengthen Financial Inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire

This is a major breakthrough for the fintech ecosystem in Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement was made on Thursday at the Casino Barrière L’Eléphant d’Or of Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan by Djamo’s co-founders, H...

Agricultural Companies Pay Little Corporate Income Tax in Côte d'Ivoire (World Bank)

In recent years, Côte d'Ivoire has strengthened its efforts to mobilize tax revenue, reaching a tax-to-GDP ratio of 14%. However, some highly valued sectors like agriculture still show significant tax gaps, according to the World Bank.

Agriculture is lis...

“Made in Côte d’Ivoire, Made for Africa”: Côte d’Ivoire Export Agency Showcases Ivorian Excellence in Algiers

As part of the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), the Côte d’Ivoire Export Agency organized the event “Côte d’Ivoire Trade Opportunities” on September 9, 2025, at the Union Side Plenary 1 Pavili...

AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah and UNFPA’s Diene Keita Strengthen Ties to Empower Africa’s Youth and Women

Abidjan, 8 September 2025 the President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, met on Monday with Diene Keita, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), during her first official visit to the Bank since her appointment in August 2025.<...

Abidjan Port Traffic Surpasses 40 Million Tons in 2024, Says Director General

The total volume of cargo handled at the Autonomous Port of Abidjan reached over 40 million tons in 2024, compared to 34.7 million tons in 2023, marking a 15.6% increase. This announcement was made by the Director General of the Port, Yacouba Hien Si&e...

Côte d’Ivoire – Director General of Abidjan Port Aims to Preserve Port Land Reserves to Support Growth

The Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA), Yacouba Hien Sié, stated on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Abidjan, that the current priority of the port authority is to preserve its land reserves to ensure the future development of...

WAEMU: BCEAO Approves 9 New Payment Institutions

The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) has approved nine new payment institutions within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), according to Financial Afrik and corroborated by market sources.

Published on Sep 07, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire Signs Its First Sustainability-Linked Loan Worth $505 Million with Standard Chartered

Côte d’Ivoire has signed its first-ever sustainability-linked loan, worth €433.3 million (around $504.6 million), with Standard Chartered Bank. Announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the deal is backed by the World Bank through two o...