Côte d’Ivoire – Algeria Strategic Partnership in Energy and Hydrocarbons

The Ivorian Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy, Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, is on an official visit to Algiers to strengthen cooperation with Algeria in the hydrocarbons and energy sectors.

During this visit, a structuring cooperation agreement was signed between the two countries. According to official sources, this partnership a...

14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization in Yaoundé: Côte d’Ivoire Calls for Greater Fairness in Agricultural Trade

During the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which officially opened on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the Ivorian delegation, represented by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, called for “greater fairness in trade in favor of farmers.&rdquo...

ECOWAS and India strengthen their strategic partnership in trade, development and regional cooperation

The President of the Commission of ECOWAS, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received H.E. Mr. Abhishek Singh, High Commissioner of India to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, for high-level consultations in Abuja on March 24, 2026. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, investmen...

A delegation from Dutch customs authorities visits the Autonomous Port of Abidjan

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA) hosted a delegation from the Customs Authorities of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for a working visit aimed at strengthening customs and port cooperation. This strategic meeting is part of efforts to secure and streamline the flow of goods between the two countries.

The de...

14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé: Ivorian E-Commerce Projected at $5.5 Billion by 2025, Says Minister Kalil Konaté

The significant growth potential of Côte d’Ivoire’s national e-commerce sector is estimated at $5.5 billion by 2025, revealed the Ivorian Minister of Trade, Industry, and Handicrafts, Ibrahim Kalil Konaté.

Published on Mar 27, 2026

Business France Forum 2026: Minister Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly Highlights Investment Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire’s Extractive Sector

Speaking on behalf of the Ivorian government at the opening of the Côte d’Ivoire 2026 Forum, organized on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Paris by Business France, the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly, prese...

Africa: Oil Consumption Reflecting Economic Dynamics

In 2024, oil consumption in Africa remains highly concentrated in a few of the continent’s largest economies. According to data reported by specialized platforms such as Sika Finance, Egypt leads with around 953,191 barrels per day, followed by South Africa (612,110 barrels per day) and Nigeria (492,939 barrels per day). These countries ra...

Côte d’Ivoire and UNDP Sign 2026–2030 Cooperation Programme to Support National Development Priorities

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Abidjan, the Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, and Ms. Blerta Cela, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme, signed the Côte d’Ivoire–UNDP Cooperation Programme 2026–2030, a new five-year framework structuring UNDP’s suppor...

Agricultural Sector Development: Minister Bernard Kini Comoé Launches Strategic Planning for Agronomic Research (2026–2035)

The Minister Delegate for Food Crop Production, Bernard Kini Comoé, officially launched on March 23, 2026, in Yamoussoukro, a workshop aimed at formulating and validating the National Agronomic Research Strategic Plan for 2026–2035.

He emphasized the strategic importance of this initiative for the future of the agricultural...

WTO Chief Praises Côte d’Ivoire’s Leadership Ahead of Ministerial Conference

Present in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to participate on behalf of Côte d’Ivoire in the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled from March 26 to 29, 2026, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, was received on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, by the WTO Director-Genera...

Foreign Trade: Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Exports

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Côte d’Ivoire Export Agency hosted a delegation from the Kingdom of Morocco, led by Mr. Omar Hejira, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The meeting reflects both...

Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan raises $193 million, attracting strong investor interest

Côte d’Ivoire has successfully raised $193 million on financial markets, confirming sustained investor confidence in the country’s creditworthiness. The operation generated strong demand, with high participation from market players.

Published on Mar 25, 2026