AfDB: Inauguration of New President Sidi Ould Tah Held in Abidjan

Abidjan, September 1, 2025 – The President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, presided over the official swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the newly elected President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), on Monday, Septe...

Côte d’Ivoire/Fuel: Slight Price Drop for Super and Diesel in September 2025

The Ministry of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy, through the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, announced on Friday, August 29, 2025, the maximum retail prices of petroleum products applicable nationwide from September 1 to September 30, 2025.

Published on Sep 01, 2025

AfDB Honors Dr. Akinwumi Adesina in Abidjan After a Decade of Transformational Leadership

Abidjan, August 30, 2025 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) held a grand farewell ceremony on Saturday in honor of its outgoing president, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan. The event featured emotional tributes,...

The African Development Bank Group will hold the swearing-in ceremony for its incoming 9th President, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah.

Published on Aug 31, 2025

Côte d'Ivoire: Sidi Ould Tah, the New President of the AfDB Group, to Be Sworn In Next Monday in Abidjan (Official)

The newly elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Mauritanian national Sidi Ould Tah, will be officially sworn in on Monday, September 1st, 2025, at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan. The ceremony will take place in the presence of Ivorian President Alass...

Côte d'Ivoire Leads Africa in Banana Exports in 2025

According to Africa Reports, Côte d'Ivoire is leading Africa in banana exports in 2025, with an estimated 403,000 tons shipped. This makes it the top exporter of bananas to the European market and other global destinations, according to ResearchGate and other sources. <...

USA Grants $66 Million to Côte d’Ivoire for Data Center Construction

Côte d’Ivoire is making data centers a priority in its digital sector. However, the implementation of such infrastructure requires massive funding, often beyond the State’s means, paving the way for partnerships and external support.<...

Australia’s Castel Minerals to Acquire First Mining Assets in Côte d’Ivoire

Australian mining company Castel Minerals is set to enter Côte d’Ivoire with the acquisition of Mineralis and seven high-potential gold permits, strengthening its expansion strategy in West Africa alongside its projects in Ghana.

Food Value Chains: The World Bank Applauds the Development of PDC2V Beneficiaries’ Activities

Following a visit to southeastern Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Tony Verheijen, Operations Manager for Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Guinea at the World Bank, expressed his satisfaction with the development of activities...

Côte d’Ivoire’s Banking Sector Shakes Up the Rankings: Top 5 Banks of 2024 Revealed

The Ivorian banking industry closed 2024 with notable changes at the top of its leaderboard, highlighting both resilience and fierce competition among financial institutions. According to the 2024 annual report of the UMOA B...