Sunday 16 August 2026

113 result(s) for “Afrique”

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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Maritime

PAA: MAERSK welcomes the new port management

The regional boss of Maersk, Charles Van Der Steene, went to the Autonomous Port of Abidjan to congratulate Kassoum Traoré, appointed head of the country's first port platform, and to discuss prospects for logistics cooperation, on July 7, 2026.

par Mohamed Fofana
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Agenda

Infrastructure: 5th Edition of the SIA

The Abidjan Infrastructure Exhibition (SIA) is holding its 5th edition from September 17 to 19, 2026 at the Abidjan Exhibition Center, under the theme “Digitalization, circular economy and sustainable resource management in construction”. Officially launched on February 3, 2026 by the president of the Ivorian Building...

par La rédaction
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Agenda

STAM 2026: Abidjan wants to produce its own smartphones

The 3rd edition of the African Mobile Phones and Applications Show (STAM) will be held on July 8 and 9, 2026 at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. Officially launched on May 13 at the Maison de l'Entreprise in Abidjan-Plateau, the event is hosted by Kodioro Fofana, general commissioner of the show. This edition will...

par La rédaction
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Agenda

Golden Business Impact 2026: investing in young African businesses

On June 20, 2026, the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire will host the 7th edition of Golden Business Impact, around the theme “Investing in young African businesses for the new era”. This benchmark pan-African event will bring together economic actors from Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Benin to promote continental entrepreneur...

par La rédaction
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Agenda

SIRA 2026: 1st Edition from June 18 to 20 in Abidjan

The International Recycling Show in Africa (SIRA) will hold its very first edition from June 18 to 20, 2026, at the Palais des sports de Treichville, in Abidjan. Placed under the evocative theme “Innovation, inclusion and circular economy: Africa recycles”, this unique event aims to become the unmissable meeting place...

par La rédaction
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Maritime

Regional cooperation: the PAA and the Conseil de l’Entente meet

The Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA), Kassoum Traoré, received on July 6, 2026 a delegation from the Council of the Entente led by Idi Ali, Deputy Executive Secretary. This meeting aimed to strengthen ties between the two institutions in the service of regional integration.

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Innovation

IA: Geneva welcomes the Ivorian voice

The Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, represented Côte d'Ivoire at the 1st United Nations Global Dialogue on the Governance of Artificial Intelligence, held on July 6 and 7, 2026 in Geneva, carrying a clear message. Namely, AI should not be a privilege, but a lever for share...

par Mohamed Fofana
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