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Côte d’Ivoire: Prices of Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Remain Unchanged (Official)

The prices of unleaded gasoline and diesel in Côte d’Ivoire will remain unchanged for the period from December 1 to 31, 2025, according to an information note from the Ivorian Ministry of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy, as reported by Abidjan...

Published on Dec 01, 2025

Dianra / “Koné” Gold Mine: A Camp of Over 500 Residents Relocated

 Montage Gold, the mining company operating in the departments of Kani and Dianra in northern Côte d’Ivoire, has relocated a settlement of more than 500 inhabitants known as “Dolourougokaha,” impacted by the construction of...

Published on Dec 01, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire: $146.9 Million Budget for the Ministry of Digital Transition in 2026

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitalization of Côte d’Ivoire will have a budget of 83.2 billion CFA francs ($145.9 million) for the 2026 fiscal year to strengthen digital performance and improve connectivity across the country. Th...

Published on Nov 28, 2025

Montage Gold Acquires African Gold, Expands Presence in Central Côte d’Ivoire

Vancouver, Canada — November 28, 2025: Montage Gold Corp. (TSX: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) has announced the acquisition of African Gold Limited (ASX: A1G), adding the high-quality Didievi gold project in central Côte d’Ivoire to its portfoli...

Published on Nov 28, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire: 24% Increase in the Ministry of Animal Resources Budget for 2026

In Côte d’Ivoire, the animal and fisheries resources sector contributes 5% to the agricultural GDP and plays a strategic role in food security. For the 2026 fiscal year, the government is strengthening its financial support to the sector. Published on Nov 28, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire: AfDB and the United States Discuss Joint Opportunities for Economic Transformation

The Deputy Director General of the African Development Bank Group for West Africa, Joseph Martial Ribeiro, received on 17 November, at the institution’s headquarters in Abidjan, a high-level U.S. delegation led by Jessica Davis Ba, United States...

Published on Nov 28, 2025

Agriculture / Oil Palm and Rice Sectors: Stakeholders Strengthen Their Capacities on Index Insurance

A workshop on awareness-raising and capacity building for stakeholders in the oil palm and rice sectors on index insurance is being held in Abidjan from 25 to 27 November 2025.

Published on Nov 28, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire: $146.9 Million Allocated to the Ministry of Digital Transition in 2026

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitalisation will have a budget of 83.2 billion CFA francs ($145.9 million) for the 2026 fiscal year, aimed at strengthening digital performance and improving connectivity nationwid...

Published on Nov 25, 2025

Koné Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire: A Major Discovery Boosts One of the World’s Largest Mines

Côte d'Ivoire – Considered "one of the largest gold mines under construction in the world," the Koné project, developed by the Canadian company Montage Gold, is progressing rapidly. On top of that, a new promising discovery has been made on the site, which is expected to reinforce its status as the largest gold mine ever disco...

Published on Nov 23, 2025

Ivorian Banks, Key Buyers of Senegalese Debt

Ivorian banks are confirming their role as a financial hub within the UEMOA region. According to an analysis by the rating agency S&P Global, they are now the main buyers of Senegalese public debt denominated in CFA francs.

Published on Nov 19, 2025

Koné Dossongui Plans to Strengthen Investments in Gabon

Four years after taking control of the former BICIG, now AFG Bank, Atlantic Group, led by Ivorian tycoon Koné Dossongui, is returning to Gabon with even greater ambitions. On November 17, 2025, the group’s CEO met with President Brice Clot...

Published on Nov 19, 2025

African Statistics Day 2025: Côte d’Ivoire Reaffirms Commitment to a Modern and Inclusive Statistical System

On the occasion of the 35th African Statistics Day (ASD), celebrated on November 18, 2025, Côte d’Ivoire reaffirmed its commitment to the central role of data in planning and development.

Published on Nov 19, 2025