Sunday 16 August 2026

215 result(s) for “Europe-Afrique de l'Est”

Environnement

Disaster risk management: Abidjan tests its reflexes

Ivory Coast tested its ability to anticipate climate disasters a few days ago. It was through a discussion-based simulation exercise (DBX), dedicated to the products of the African Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Anticipatory Action System (AMHEWAS), with the participation of national experts and international partners...

par Franck Oulaï
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Investment

PND financing: Abidjan and UNDP chart a new path

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr Souleymane Diarrassouba, recently received Ahunna Eziakonwa, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director of the UNDP Regional Office for Africa on the sidelines of the 2026 African Economic Conference. This meeting sealed a convergence of views on new levers f...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Industry

Cashew: Guinea Bissau draws inspiration from the Ivorian model

Local processing of cashew nuts is gradually establishing itself as a lever for industrialization in West Africa. By drawing inspiration from the Ivorian experience, Guinea Bissau is displaying its ambition to create more added value around the cashew nut, a crop which constitutes the pillar of its economy.

par Chalysa Brou
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Agriculture

Ivory Coast - India: partnership to mechanize Ivorian agriculture

Minister Bruno Nabagné Koné recently received a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry. After Western partners, it is India's turn to position itself on Ivorian agriculture, with a strong promise, to build tractors directly in Abidjan.

par Mohamed Fofana
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Investment

Sugar sector: SOMDIA plans to invest 100 billion CFA francs over 5 years in Ivory Coast

Ivorian sugar is about to enter a new industrial era. The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné, received Olivier Parent, CEO of the SOMDIA Group, who came to present an ambitious contract plan for his subsidiary SUCAF-CI, promising a massive investment of 100 billion CFA fr...

par Franck Oulaï
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Maritime

PAA - LafargeHolcim: towards strengthening cooperation

The General Director of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA), Kassoum Traoré granted an audience to the delegation of LafargeHolcim Côte d'Ivoire led by its General Director, Rachid Yousri. This meeting, held recently, is part of the continuity of regular exchanges between the two institutions, a few days after a simil...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Investment

Qatar-Africa Business Forum: Abidjan, the countdown is on

In less than four months, Abidjan will become the business capital between Qatar and Africa. The city will host the 5th edition of the Qatar-Africa Business Forum, scheduled for November 2 and 3, 2026. An edition which will mobilize 95 Qatari companies, more than 300 economic players and major international institution...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Industry

Industry: Strategic pact between Abidjan and Winning International Group

Ivory Coast has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Winning International Group, laying the foundations for a strategic dialogue on mining, energy, industry and infrastructure. Three Ivorian ministers initialed the document in the presence of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. It was on the sidelines...

par Franck Oulaï
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Agriculture

Agriculture: the Minister gives the green light to a Bloomfield study

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné recently granted an audience to Stanislas Zézé, CEO of Bloomfield Investment Corporation, to examine an economic intelligence project on investment opportunities and risks in the Ivorian agricultural sector. This hearing, held at the...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Sidérurgie

Steel sector: APACI in consultation with Minister Kalil Konaté

The Association of Steel Producers of Côte d'Ivoire (APACI) was recently received by the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, Ibrahim Kalil Konaté. On the agenda of the discussions, the operational difficulties encountered by manufacturers in the sector.

par Franck Oulaï
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Santé

Health: Abidjan and Washington seal their health alliance

American Chargé d'Affaires Junaid Munir and Ivorian Minister of Health Pierre Dimba chaired the first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee responsible for the implementation of the five-year memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries a few days ago.

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Maritime

Gulf of Guinea: material reinforcement of the Ivorian navy

To the National Navy Headquarters, the European Union and Portugal recently handed over two Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIB) and cutting-edge equipment to Côte d'Ivoire. This initiative, backed by the regional SWAIMS project, strengthens the fight against maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.

par Mohamed Fofana
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