Financial Operation: Côte d’Ivoire and IFC Agree on Implementation Terms for the 2026–2030 NDP

The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, met on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with Josiane Kwenda, Country Representative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to discuss financing arrangements for the 2026–2030 National Development Plan (NDP).

The discussions fo...

Côte d’Ivoire – WFP Cooperation: Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba Calls for Increased Resource Mobilization for the 2026–2030 NDP

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, received Ms. Olivia Hantz, Country Representative and Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Côte d’Ivoire, at his office in the SCIAM building in Plateau.

This introductory meeting provided an opportunity to review the cooperation be...

Abidjan, a Major Tuna Hub in West Africa

Abidjan is establishing itself as one of the main centers for the tuna industry in West Africa, thanks to the activity of its fishing terminal, which handles large volumes of seafood, including a significant portion of tuna. Over 350,000 tonnes of tuna are processed there annually, making the port a strategic point for this marine resource.

Investment in Côte d’Ivoire in 2025: A Positive Outlook

Côte d’Ivoire approved a total of 812.67 billion CFA francs in private investments in 2025, equivalent to approximately 1.46 billion U.S. dollars, according to figures released by the Centre for the Promotion of Investments in Côte d’Ivoire (CEPICI). This represents a near 9.6 percent increase compared with the previous y...

Autonomous Port of Abidjan: A 16% Surge in One Year Signals Structural Growth

The Autonomous Port of Abidjan has posted a remarkable performance, reinforcing its status as a strategic gateway in West Africa. Cargo throughput rose from 40.1 million tonnes in 2024 to 46.6 million tonnes in 2025, marking a strong 16.1% increase in just one year.

This growth reflects more than short-term momentum. It highlights the st...

National Development Plan: Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba Launches the 2027–2029 Public Investment Program (PIP)

The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, officially launched the 2027–2029 Public Investment Program (PIP) on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the auditorium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the theme: Published on Feb 22, 2026

ivorian agriculture: a strong transformation becomes visible in paris

Côte d’Ivoire made a strong impression on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Paris during the opening of the 62nd edition of the International Agricultural Show, one of the largest agricultural events in the world. As the country of honor, Côte d’Ivoire used this international platform to highlight the ambitious transformati...

fisheries partnership agreement côte d’ivoire / european union: european parliament member visits abidjan port

On Friday, February 20, 2026, a delegation from the European Union (EU), led by Mr. Ton Diepeveen, Member of the European Parliament, conducted a working visit to the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. They were received by Mr. Touré Djakaridja, Director of the Fishing Terminal.

The visit is part of...

Mining: Cooperation in the Extractive Sector – Sangafowa-Coulibaly Received by Botswana’s Vice President

Côte d’Ivoire and Botswana are laying the groundwork for a strategic mining partnership built on expertise transfer and responsible resource governance. The ambition is driven by Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly, Côte d’Ivoire’...

AfDB reaffirms support for Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026–2030 development plan

Following a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Abidjan, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Sidi Ould Tah, reaffirmed his institution’s commitment to supporting Côte d’Ivoire.

“We reviewed Côte d’Ivoire’s portfo...

Côte d’Ivoire : Historic Operation on International Markets, 1.3 Billion USD Raised at Record Rate

Côte d’Ivoire has made history on African financial markets by successfully issuing an international bond totaling 1.3 billion USD, with a 15-year maturity.

The operation attracted...

Côte d’Ivoire: ECOWAS Considers Partial Launch of ECO Without UEMOA Countries

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that the first phase of its single currency project, the ECO, could be launched without the participation of the eight member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), in...