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Senegal acquires a 10 percent stake in Dangote Cement’s local subsidiary

Senegal has acquired a 10 percent stake in the local subsidiary of Dangote Cement, strengthening the state’s presence in one of the country’s key industrial sectors.

According to information reported by Sika Finance, the transaction involves the transfer of 10 percent of the capital of Dangote Cement’s Senegalese subsid...

Published on Mar 06, 2026

Mauritania – Côte d’Ivoire: Strategic Agreement Signed for Livestock Exports Ahead of Tabaski 2026

Mauritania and Côte d’Ivoire signed a cooperation protocol in the livestock sector on Wednesday in Nouakchott, paving the way for a structured framework for the export of Mauritanian livestock to the Ivorian market, particularly in preparat...

Published on Mar 06, 2026

Electricity: decline in Ivorian power exports in 2024, Liberia becomes the main client

In 2024, Côte d’Ivoire remains one of the main electricity suppliers in West Africa, despite a significant drop in its exports to neighboring countries.

According to data reported by Sika Finance, Ivorian electricity exports reached about 730.42 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in 2024, representing a decrease of 30.57 percent compared t...

Published on Mar 06, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire and UK Sign Framework Agreement to Finance Education Projects

Côte d’Ivoire and the United Kingdom, through the UK’s export credit agency UK Export Finance (UKEF), have signed a framework agreement to support the financing of major education projects in the country.

Published on Mar 06, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: 68.35 Billion FCFA to Transform the Rice Sector and Reduce Imports

As part of efforts to strengthen food security, the Ivorian government ratified on Wednesday, March 4, a financing agreement worth 104.2 million euros, or 68,350,719,400 FCFA, signed on September 1, 2025, with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the Rice Value Chain Development Project (PDCVR).

The framework agreement was adopted by...

Published on Mar 05, 2026

UMOA Bonds: Côte d’Ivoire Raises CFA 66 Billion Amid Rising Yields

On March 3, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire successfully raised CFA 66 billion on the UEMOA bond market, slightly surpassing its initial target of CFA 60 billion. This operation takes place in the context of a moderate rise in interest rates, while con...

Published on Mar 04, 2026

Cocoa: Farm-Gate Price Set at CFA 1,200 per Kilo for the Mid-Crop Season

In Côte d’Ivoire, the cocoa regulator has announced the official price for the 2026 mid-crop season, setting the guaranteed minimum farm-gate price at CFA 1,200 per kilogram for well-fermented, well-dried, and properly sorted beans.<...

Published on Mar 04, 2026

Cocoa: Facing Difficulties, Ghana Cuts Farm-Gate Price for Farmers

Falling global cocoa prices are putting Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s two largest producers, under pressure. Accra has announced a series of emergency reforms to support its struggling cocoa sector.

Published on Mar 04, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire is expected to surpass the symbolic threshold of 100 billion US dollars in GDP in 2026

According to economic projections, Côte d’Ivoire could exceed 100 billion US dollars in gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time in 2026. This estimate is based on sustained economic growth, averaging around 6.4% per year, and the implementation of ambitious structural reforms.

With this performance, Côte d&rsquo...

Published on Mar 04, 2026

Port of Abidjan: 2025 Performance Confirms Regional Competitiveness

The Port of Abidjan recorded a historic performance in 2025, with a net total cargo throughput of 46.9 million tonnes, up 17% compared to 2024. Gross throughput reached 50.6 million tonnes, a 15.9% increase over the previous year. These figures confirm the port’s role as a major logistics hub in West Africa.

The growth was primaril...

Published on Mar 03, 2026

Attractiveness – Côte d'Ivoire ranks 1st in West Africa and 5th on the continent

The Côte d'Ivoire is back at the top. According to the annual Fraser Institute ranking, published on February 26, 2026, the country once again ranks as the most attractive mining jurisdiction in West Africa, reclaiming the leadership it lost to neighboring Ghana in 2024. With a score of 60.92 out of 100 on the attractiveness index, up from...

Published on Mar 02, 2026

Mining Attractiveness: Côte d’Ivoire Reclaims West African Leadership (Fraser Institute)

Driven by the dynamism of its gold industry, Côte d’Ivoire is reaping the benefits of a mining policy considered favorable to investment. However, the West African leader still faces the challenge of continental competition, where Botswana...

Published on Mar 01, 2026