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Mr. Baba Malick Ba Appointed Regional Director for BIDC’s West African Operations

 Mr. Baba Malick Ba has been appointed Regional Director responsible for supervising Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Gambia, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, and Guinea at the Abidjan office of the Wes...

Published on Feb 10, 2026

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Côte d’Ivoire Declines Despite Previous Progress

According to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International, the perception of public sector corruption in Côte d’Ivoire has worsened compared to the previous year.

Published on Feb 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Wins Three Awards at the 2026 Global Banking & Markets Awards

ôte d’Ivoire shone on the African financial scene by winning three major awards at the 2026 Global Banking & Markets Awards, a prestigious event recognizing excellence and innovation in capital markets across the continent.

The first award, Global Banking & Markets Deal of the Year, was given to Côte d’Ivo...

Published on Feb 09, 2026

Copper–Nickel: Ivanhoe Electric Plans to Accelerate Its Investments in Côte d’Ivoire in 2026

Long associated mainly with its gold potential, Côte d’Ivoire’s subsoil also contains other strategic minerals. Copper and nickel are among them, with the Samapleu–Grata project, led by mining group Ivanhoe Electric, at the cent...

Published on Feb 07, 2026

Distillery of Côte d’Ivoire: A New Industrial Milestone Ahead for Somdia

Following the successful launch of its Congo distillery, commissioned in 2025 and fully operational in just three months, Somdia is continuing its industrial momentum with the upcoming commissioning of a new distillery in Côte d’Ivoire at S...

Published on Feb 05, 2026

Africa: African Development Bank Calls for Mobilization of $400 Billion Annually to Transform the Continent

At the Ambassadors’ Luncheon held in Abidjan, the President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, unveiled an ambitious strategic vision for Africa’s future. In a global context marked by geopolitical instability, economic fragmentation, and tighter financing conditions, he stated that Africa will need to m...

Published on Feb 05, 2026

The National Development Plan 2026–2030: CFAF 114,838.5 Billion Investment Plan

Abidjan, February 4, 2026 — The National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030 projects total investment amounting to CFAF 114,838.5 billion, of which 70.2% will come from the private sector and 29.8% from the public sector, according to the Government Spokesperson, Amadou Coulibaly, followin...

Published on Feb 05, 2026

Powering Africa's Climate Transition: SEFA and CCG Join Forces

The African Development Bank's Ten-Year Strategy identifies climate change as one of Africa's major challenges, noting that it jeopardises economies and increases fragility. As impacts intensify, every African country and economic sector will face grow...

Published on Feb 03, 2026

Africa Investment Forum 2025 Draws $15.3 Billion Interest for 39 Bankable Projects in Rabat

The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2025 generated $15.3 billion in investor interest for 39 bankable projects during the Market Days held in Rabat, confirming the platform’s position as the leading African marketplace for investment-ready opportunities.

According to the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Sidi Ould...

Published on Feb 02, 2026

UEMOA Trade Balance (H1 2025): Côte d’Ivoire Confirms Its Role as a Regional Pillar

In the first half of 2025, the trade balance of UEMOA countries presented a mixed picture, oscillating between surpluses driven by raw materials and persistent deficits due to a strong dependence on imports. Behind the numbers lies a region still dominated by the export of primary products, with very uneven performance across countries and globa...

Published on Jan 31, 2026

Africa at a financial turning point: building stronger markets for meaningful impact

As Africa faces growing development financing needs amid a challenging global economic environment, efforts are underway to reshape the continent’s financial architecture in order to mobilize capital more effectively and deliver tangible socio-economic impact.

On January 31, 2026, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) published...

Published on Jan 31, 2026

Nigeria Flares 204 Billion Cubic Feet of Gas in 2025 Despite High Utilization Rate

Nigeria flared nearly 204 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas in 2025, representing about 7.54% of its total gas production, despite a gas utilization rate exceeding 92%, according to data from the energy sector. The figures highlight ongoing structural challenges in gas management in Africa’s largest oil producer.

During 20...

Published on Jan 30, 2026