Thursday 12 November 2026

177 result(s) for “Président du Comité Stratégique de Simandou 2040”

Africa

Guinea: a $1.68 billion alumina refinery

The Guinean State is taking a decisive step in its policy of local transformation of mineral resources. The signing of a strategic agreement with the Chinese giant Chalco Guinea Company for the construction of an alumina refinery in Boffa marks a key step in the realization of the Simandou 2040 program, which aims to m...

par Franck Oulaï
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Maritime

Ivory Coast - China: towards a strengthening of port cooperation

On the sidelines of the 17th International Forum on Investment and Infrastructure Construction (IICF), which was held from June 10 to 12, 2026 in Macao, China, the Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA), Kassoum Traoré, alongside the Minister of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, Hien Yacouba Sié, h...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Tourisme

Songon Oriental Park: an investment of 120 billion CFA francs for youth

Songon M'Brathé is set to become a major new tourism hub in Côte d 'Ivoire. On Friday, June 12, 2026, the official launch of Oriental Park marked a turning point in Abidjan's inclusive tourism policy. A structuring project that focuses on youth employment and local development.

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Santé

Health: a new intervention changes the management of arrhythmias

West African patients suffering from severe heart rhythm disorders will no longer have to travel abroad for treatment. A new therapeutic option is now available in Abidjan. The Abidjan Cardiology Institute successfully carried out the first ablation of atrial fibrillation in sub-Saharan Africa, a procedure recognized f...

par Chalysa Brou
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Industry

Ivory Coast: 14 SEZs and IZs to further industrialize the country

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, announced on Thursday, June 11, 2026 the deployment of 14 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country's districts, as well as the creation of industrial zones in the 31 regions to develop the national agricultural potential. An ambitious roadma...

par Franck Oulaï
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Environnement

Waste management: Minister Dr. Amédé Koffi Kouakou visits ANAGED

As part of the monitoring of public health policies, the Minister of Hydraulics, Sanitation and Sanitation, Dr. Amédé Koffi Kouakou, visited the headquarters of the National Waste Management Agency (ANAGED) 3 days ago. This working visit aimed to assess the state of household waste collection and to stimulate a new dyn...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Industry

Apes 2026: SOGEDI advocates for industrial investment

The Société de Gestion et de Développement des Infrastructures Industrielles (SOGEDI) marked its presence at the 3rd edition of the Abidjan Private Equity Summit (apes), held on 4 and 5 June 2026 in Abidjan. A participation that illustrates SOGEDI's desire to be resolutely part of contemporary dynamics of financing and...

par Franck Oulaï
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Briefs

Intellectual property: Abidjan, a high-level African conference

The Ivorian economic capital hosted the Conference of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices of the OAPI space (HIPOC) on June 4 and 5. The event brought together officials from the 17 member states of the African Intellectual Property Organization. Highlight of the meeting, the presence of Daren Tang, Director General...

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Briefs

Ivory Coast: World Bank assesses business climate with CEPICI

The General Director of CEPICI, Ms. Solange Amichia, recently received a delegation from the World Bank led by Denis Medvedev and Seynabou Sakho. This visit is part of monitoring the Business Ready Index (B-READY), which measures the business environment in member countries. The discussions highlighted Côte d'Ivoire's...

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Briefs

Real estate: Ivorian banks warn of blockages in the sector

The Minister of Urban Planning, Housing and Living Environment, Moussa Sanogo, received a delegation from the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Establishments of Côte d'Ivoire (APBEFCI), led by its president Habib Blédou. Discussions focused on real estate financing in the face of sharply increasing deman...

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Briefs

PAA - SITARAIL: a summit meeting for regional logistics

The Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan, Kassoum Traoré, received in audience Simplice Essoh, CEO of SITARAIL, as part of a courtesy visit focused on sub-regional logistical and economic issues, a few days ago. Mr. Essoh congratulated Kassoum Traoré for his appointment as head of the PAA and for his appo...

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PAA: The CEO meets his teams

The Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA), Kassoum Traoré, recently held his first major meeting with the staff of the institution, Seamen's Club of Treichville. In a friendly and fraternal atmosphere, the CEO interacted with agents, social partners and members of the Management Committee. This stron...

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