Sunday 16 August 2026

12 result(s) for “Europe”

Maritime

PAA - SHOM: towards strengthened hydrographic cooperation

On the sidelines of the 19th Conference of the Eastern Atlantic Hydrographic Commission (CHAtO-19), the Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan, Kassoum Traoré, recently received Admiral Laurent Kerleguer, head of the French SHOM, to strengthen hydrographic cooperation between the two maritime nations.

par Franck Oulaï
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Hydraulique

Abidjan: crossroads of West African hydrographic excellence

The Azalaï Hotel recently hosted the launch of the work of the regional hydrography capacity building seminar, as a prelude to the 19th Conference of the Eastern Atlantic Hydrographic Commission (CHAtO-19). Two days of technical exchanges bring together African and European experts around a strategic issue, the scienti...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Maritime

Port of San Pedro - Europe: sustainable cocoa and infrastructure at the heart of a strategic partnership

The Autonomous Port of San Pedro welcomed an imposing delegation from the European Union, led by its Ambassador to Ivory Coast Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, accompanied by the ambassadors of the Netherlands, Spain as well as representatives of the embassies of Belgium and Germany. This high-level visit highlighted two c...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Investment

International cooperation: Côte d’Ivoire establishes itself as a key partner for INTERREG MAC

During a meeting held in early June 2026 in Abidjan, the Ivorian authorities and those responsible for the INTERREG Madeira-Azores-Canary Islands (MAC) Program confirmed the country's involvement in ten major projects, representing a total investment of more than 25 million euros, or nearly 16 billion CFA francs. A rec...

par Franck Oulaï
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Briefs

Bank UBAE eyes the Ivorian market

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr Souleymane Diarrassouba, recently received in Abidjan a delegation from the Italian Bank UBAE led by its President, Othoman Mohamed Alnousri. This meeting marks a concrete interest of the Italian financial institution in the opportunities offered by Côte d'Ivoire. Founded in...

par La rédaction
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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 wants to draw inspiration from Estonia

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

par Jessica Coulibaly
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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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Africa

Morocco - Automobile: Ningbo Gaofa chooses Morocco for its first industrial leap outside China

Morocco is establishing itself as the preferred destination for Chinese automotive equipment giant Ningbo Gaofa, which is planning the installation of its very first international production base there. A strategic choice which confirms the Kingdom's status as an essential automotive hub between Africa and Europe.

par Mohamed Fofana
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Innovation

FONSTI: the discreet engine of Ivorian technological innovation

By financing scientific research since 2018, the Fund for Science, Technology and Innovation has established itself as a strategic pillar of technological development in Côte d'Ivoire. Mais son rôle reste encore méconnu du grand public.

par Mohamed Fofana
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Investment

Logistics: CMA CGM chooses Abidjan

For the first time in the history of global maritime transport, an African city becomes the regional headquarters of a giant in the sector. On April 23, 2026, CMA CGM officially inaugurated its Africa regional office in Abidjan, relocating its continental operations from Marseille. A strategic decision that propels Côt...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Industry story

Ivorian industry: The founding decade (1960-1970)

At independence on August 7, 1960, Côte d'Ivoire inherited a colonial economy largely focused on the export of raw materials. Faced with such an observation, President Félix Houphouët-Boigny commits the nation to a daring industrial adventure, based on an ambitious ten-year plan, a resolute openness to foreign capital...

par Mohamed Fofana
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