Sunday 16 August 2026

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

Africa

UEMOA: Ivory Coast confirms its leadership with 85% of reforms implemented

The 11th political review of UEMOA community reforms dedicated Abidjan as a showcase for regional integration. Held less than a week ago, under the chairmanship of Dr Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Planning and Development, representing the Minister of Economy, and in the presence of the President of the Commissi...

par Franck Oulaï
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Industry

Ivory Coast: 110 billion CFA francs for the steel and medicine sectors

Minister Kalil Konaté recently granted an audience to the promoters of the Ivoire Acier and B5 Groups, carrying out an investment project of 110 billion CFA francs aimed at providing Côte d'Ivoire with leading metallurgical and pharmaceutical infrastructures. An initiative hailed by the government as a major lever for...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Africa

African Aviation: the AfDB is investing $7 billion to boost the sector

On the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Brazzaville, a strategic letter of understanding between the pan-African institution and the federal government of Nigeria marked the official launch of a $7 billion continental program. Called the Integrated African Aviation Transformati...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Africa

Guinea: an alumina refinery worth $1.68 billion

The Guinean State is taking a decisive step forward 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 a...

par Franck Oulaï
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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 performed the first ablation of atrial fibrillation in sub-Saharan Africa, a procedure recognized for...

par Chalysa Brou
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Innovation

Digital: Ivory Coast is banking on seven pillars for 2035

Côte d'Ivoire intends to adopt a new vision of digital transformation by 2035. Unveiled on June 1, 2026 in Abidjan by the Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, this roadmap is based on seven pillars and 40 projects intended to accelerate the modernization of the country, as well...

par Chalysa Brou
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Investment

Trade and investment: Abidjan and Washington rely on a strengthened partnership

The United States and Ivory Coast display a common desire to strengthen and expand their economic cooperation, with an emphasis on intensifying trade and increasing investments. This is what emerged from the meeting on June 4 between the two partners.

par Chalysa Brou
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Maritime

Ivory Coast: inauguration of a Drone Center, a first in West and Central Africa

The Interregional Maritime Safety Institute (ISMI) of Yopougon-Niangon officially opened recently the very first regional center dedicated to civil drone professions in West and Central Africa. Abidjan has thus established itself as a pioneer in training for professional civil drones.

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Industry

APES 2026: SOGEDI campaigns for industrial investment

The Industrial Infrastructure Management and Development Company (SOGEDI) marked its presence at the 3rd edition of the Abidjan Private Equity Summit (APES), held on June 4 and 5, 2026 in Abidjan. A participation which illustrates SOGEDI's desire to be resolutely part of contemporary dynamics of financing and strategic...

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. A highlight of the meeting was the presence of Daren Tang, Director Ge...

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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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Maritime

Ivory Coast - India: the National Defense College of New Delhi immersed at the Port

A high-ranking delegation from the National Defense College (NDC), New Delhi, led by Major General Hartej Singh Bajaj, visited the Port Authority of Abidjan (PAA), as part of a study tour to Ivory Coast from June 1 to 5. This mission illustrates the vitality of the academic, diplomatic and strategic partnership between...

par Franck Oulaï
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