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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...

Published on Mar 27, 2026

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...

Published on Mar 27, 2026

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...

Published on Mar 26, 2026

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...

Published on Mar 25, 2026

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...

Published on Mar 25, 2026

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...

Published on Mar 25, 2026

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

PND 2026–2030: Côte d’Ivoire Strengthens Digital Transformation Through Strategic Partnership with Huawei

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, held a meeting with a delegation from Huawei Côte d’Ivoire, led by Mr. Benoit Wu, Director of Government Affairs.

The discussions focused on four priority areas:

  • strengthening the Ministry’s IT Master Plan...

    Published on Mar 24, 2026

Liberia Aims for $4.8 Billion in Investments to Boost Its Extractive Sector

Liberia plans to mobilize approximately $4.8 billion in investments in the mining and oil sectors, with the goal of making the extractive industry a long-term growth driver.

Published on Mar 24, 2026

AfDB Injects $5.5 Million to Modernize Tax Systems in West Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $5.52 million grant to strengthen tax administration and improve domestic revenue mobilization in six West African countries, including Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, an...

Published on Mar 24, 2026

TEF 2026 Program: 19 Ivorian Entrepreneurs Among 3,200 Selected Across Africa

The 2026 cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program highlights 19 Ivorian entrepreneurs, chosen from 3,200 beneficiaries across the African continent.

Published on Mar 24, 2026

UEMOA Nationals Abroad Can Now Open CFA Franc Accounts in Local Banks

The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) has issued Note N° 001-03-2026, clarifying the procedures for nationals of UEMOA member states living abroad who wish to open CFA franc accounts in the region. This directive, issued on March 13, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal, is part...

Published on Mar 24, 2026