Sunday 16 August 2026

176 result(s) for “Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest-Africaine”

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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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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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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Investment

PND 2026-2030: Côte d’Ivoire sets its financing objectives

The development partners of Côte d'Ivoire announced, on the first day of the Consultative Group, financial commitments of 80 billion US dollars, or 47,820 billion CFA francs, to finance the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030, this July 8, 2026 at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire. This amount represents approximately fou...

par Franck Oulaï
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Agenda

3rd Edition of the National Robotics Championship on June 10

Côte d'Ivoire continues to promote technological innovation among its youth. On June 10, 2026, the Ivorian-Korean Alassane Ouattara Sports, Cultural and ICT Center (CSCTICAO) will host the 3rd edition of the National Robotics Championship. The chosen theme, “Unearthed: Archeology & Technology”, invites young participan...

par La rédaction
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Agenda

Ivory Coast-Guinea Economic Forum: Conakry at the heart of regional integration from June 9 to 12

Economic cooperation between Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea is intensifying. Du 9 au 12 juin 2026, le Noom Hôtel de Conakry accueillera le Forum Économique Côte d'Ivoire-Guinée, un cadre d'échanges privilégié entre opérateurs économiques et institutionnels des deux pays voisins. Cet événement vise à renforcer les liens comme...

par La rédaction
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Énergie

Energy security: Abidjan Airport solidifies its network

Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport is turning an energy page. Commissioned on June 30, the new power line connecting the Anani source substation to the Abidjan airport platform now strengthens its energy security with seven emergency lines. A project completed within exceptional deadlines.

par Franck Oulaï
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