Thursday 12 November 2026

98 result(s) for “Compagnie financière Africaine”

Énergie

Jacqueville: Atinkou, the “house of light” that strengthens the Ivorian grid

Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé officially inaugurated the Atinkou combined-cycle thermal power plant a few days ago. With a capacity of over 390 MW and a cost of 265 billion CFA francs, the infrastructure brings the country's installed capacity to 3,337 MW. It supports Côte d'Ivoire's ambition to become a subregion...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Hydrocarbure

Hydrocarbons: Africa is taking a gamble on self-sufficiency

The African Energy Bank was officially launched on October 31 in Abuja, Nigeria. With a capital of $5 billion, this new institution aims to address a funding shortfall that has become a major obstacle to the development of African hydrocarbons. Beyond the announcement, the project reflects a desire to regain control of...

par Chalysa Brou
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Innovation

Digital Farming School: Minister Bruno Koné focuses on digital agriculture

On Saturday October 31, 2026, the Digital Farming School was inaugurated in Yamoussoukro. Co-sponsor of the ceremony, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné, pleaded for agriculture driven by data and by hybrid profiles, both agronomists and technologists. A two-year scho...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Entrepreneuriat

Financing of SMEs: SGPME and Cofina commit 8 billion CFA francs

Facilitating access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while providing coverage of up to 80% for structures majority owned by women, is the goal of the SME Credit Guarantee Company (SGPME) and the African Financial Company (COFINA) which have sealed two agreements in this direction.

par Chalysa Brou
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Entrepreneuriat

INNOV FINANCE: Ivorian mesofinance has its new player

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr Souleymane Diarrassouba, officially launched the activities of INNOV FINANCE on October 23, 2026 in Abidjan. Placed under the patronage of First Lady Dominique Ouattara, this mesofinance company wants to support SMEs and female entrepreneurship, between microfinance and trad...

par Franck Oulaï
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Briefs

PA-PSGouv: Rural health centres transformed in Bouaflé and Yamoussoukro

In Diacohou-Nord, on the Bouaflé-Zuénoula axis, the Rural Health Center is changing face. Thanks to the Government Social Program Support Project (PA-PSGouv), a new dispensary is being built near the old building, in service since 1958. A vaccination courtyard and a latrine block complete the ensemble, while the matern...

par La rédaction
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Agriculture

Agricultural digital: PUSH wants to raise 3,000 billion CFA francs

Ivorian fintech PUSH unveiled a new roadmap a few days ago. It targets 3,000 billion CFA francs of digitalized flows in agricultural value chains in 3 years. Four partnerships with Ecobank, Versus Bank, BNI and Orange Money must secure financing for producers and expand financial inclusion.

par Franck Oulaï
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Maritime

Logistics: the Port of Abidjan meets Ocean Network Express

As part of his tour of stakeholders in the logistics chain, the Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PPA), Kassoum Traoré, recently visited the premises of Ocean Network Express (ONE). Welcomed by the Ivorian management of the shipowner, he discussed his activities, in a logic of proximity with the partn...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Formation

Logistics: INP-HB, La Poste CI, EMSP and SES Management join forces for a center of excellence

Four partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Abidjan to create the African Center of Excellence in Logistics. The center must modernize and digitalize the logistics chains of La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire, stimulate research and training, and offer solutions adapted to the realities of the continent.

par Franck Oulaï
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Santé

Grand-Bassam: Ivory Coast hands over the keys to WAHO headquarters

The Minister Delegate, Adama Dosso, recently presided over the handing over of the keys to the provisional headquarters of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) at the Information Technology and Biotechnology Village (VITIB), in Grand-Bassam. This concrete step is part of the transfer of the institution to Côte d...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Innovation

Digital identity: Côte d 'Ivoire wants to put an end to repeated identifiers

Launched recently in Abidjan, the feasibility study for a national authentication platform and a digital identity wallet should simplify the lives of citizens and businesses. Ministers Vagondo Diomandé and Djibril Ouattara want a unique identifier, without new application. The project is supported by the African Develo...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Investment

PND 2026-2030: IFC and Abidjan continue structuring value chains

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr Souleymane Diarrassouba, received Josiane Kwenda, regional representative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), on Tuesday October 6, 2026 in Abidjan. National champions, agribusiness, financial institutions and public-private partnerships were on the menu. The aim...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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