Wednesday 11 November 2026

157 result(s) for “Afrique de l'Ouest”

Maritime

Ivory Coast – Belgium: a business delegation explores opportunities

The Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA), Kassoum Traoré, received H.E Carole Van Eyi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in Côte d 'Ivoire, accompanied by a delegation of Belgian economic operators. This meeting, on 3 June 2026, illustrates the growing attractiveness of West Africa's leading por...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Industry

Ivory Coast in the Top 10: industrialization on the move

The African Development Bank (AfDB) confirms the rise of industrial power in Côte d 'Ivoire. According to the Africa Industrialization Index 2025 (IIA 2025), Abidjan joins the closed circle of the ten most industrialized economies on the continent, with a score of 0.6173. A recognition that crowns years of structural r...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Innovation

Digital: Ivory Coast wants to be inspired by Estonia

The Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, recently made a discovery trip to Estonia, the most digitalised country in the world, on the occasion of the Europe-East Africa session on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Tallinn. A mission rich in technological lessons for Côte d...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Maritime

Maritime cooperation: SEPCIM-AEM and the US Navy chart the course of 2028

As part of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation on maritime security, the Permanent Secretary of SEPCIM-AEM, Abroulaye Fofana recently received a delegation from the United States Naval Forces for Africa (NAVAF). A strategic meeting that lays the foundations for enhanced collaboration by 2028.

par Mohamed Fofana
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Maritime

Autonomous Port of Abidjan: stopover of the MS Vista of Oceania Cruises

The Autonomous Port of Abidjan welcomed the MS Vista, flagship of the American company Oceania Cruises, 3 days ago. 242 metres long, this prestigious liner has dropped off 662 cruise passengers on the Ivorian quays to discover the riches of Côte d 'Ivoire. A stopover that illustrates the rise of Abidjan on internationa...

par Franck Oulaï
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Briefs

Cooperation: signature of agreement between INP-HB and Accra Technical University

On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) in Yamoussoukro welcomed a delegation from the Accra Technical University (ATU) of Ghana, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amevi Akakpovi. The two institutions officially signed an academic partnership agreement, marking a...

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Briefs

Forum Côte d 'Ivoire - Mauritius: CEPICI calls for an investment partnership

The Center for the Promotion of Investments in Côte d'Ivoire (CEPICI) took part in the Côte d'Ivoire - Mauritius Forum, co-organized by the Economic Development Board Mauritius and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d'Ivoire. The event, held around the theme “Mauritius: your strategic partner in Côte d'Ivoire...

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Briefs

Digital inclusion: UNDP and Orange Côte d 'Ivoire join forces

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Orange Côte d'Ivoire have formalized a strategic partnership focused on the inclusive digital transformation of the country. The agreement was concluded between Blerta Cela, Resident Representative of UNDP in Côte d'Ivoire, and Mamadou Bamba, Managing Director of Orange...

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Briefs

Agriculture: Olam Agri shows its ambitions in Côte d 'Ivoire

The agro-industrial group Olam Agri, one of the major players in the agricultural sectors in Africa, requested and obtained an audience with the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné. The delegation was led by Partheeban Théodore, President and Regional Director of the group...

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Transport

Ivory Coast: 2 new international airports for the country

As part of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030, the government under the vision of the President of the Republic, H.E Alassane OUATTARA, plans the creation of an international airport in San-Pedro, in the southwest of the country, and an aerodrome in Bondoukou, in the east. These projects aim to open up strat...

par Franck Oulaï
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Investment

PND 2026-2030: the Minister of Planning and Development mobilizes AFD

On the sidelines of the 61st Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Brazzaville, the Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, held a working session with Sandra Kassab, Africa Director of the French Development Agency (AFD). On the menu of discussions, the financing of the N...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Maritime

Ivory Coast – Brazil: Maritime Cooperation Agreement

A Brazilian delegation led by the Chargé d 'Affaires of the Embassy of Brazil in Côte d 'Ivoire, composed of Commander Anselmo, was received by the Acting Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA), Kassoum Traoré, on 26 May 2026. This diplomatic meeting, held on the occasion of the stopover of the warshi...

par Franck Oulaï
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