At the conclusion of its study visit to Côte d’Ivoire, the National Independent Commission for the Prevention and Fight Against Corruption (CNIPLC) of the Republic of Djibouti and Côte d’Ivoire’s High Authority for Good Governance (HABG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Cocody, Abidjan, to strengthen cooperation in the prevention and fight against corruption.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by HABG President Zoro Épiphane Bi Ballo and CNIPLC President Badria Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim, in the presence of H.E. Mohamed Bourhan Ali, Ambassador of Djibouti to Côte d’Ivoire.

In his remarks, the President of the HABG welcomed the quality of the discussions that marked the week-long working visit. According to him, the study visit provided an opportunity to deepen dialogue on the legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and operational practices developed by both countries in preventing and combating corruption.

Referring to the signing of the cooperation agreement, Zoro Épiphane Bi Ballo emphasized that it represents a concrete commitment to long-term collaboration.

"I am particularly pleased with the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, which reflects our shared determination to build a lasting partnership through the exchange of expertise, technical assistance, capacity building, and the implementation of joint initiatives in the prevention and fight against corruption," he said.

He also expressed his hope that the partnership would quickly translate into concrete actions, including the development of an operational action plan featuring reciprocal missions, training sessions at the Academy of Good Governance, and technical exchanges on investigations, inquiries, and compliance in public procurement.

Speaking on behalf of the Djiboutian delegation, CNIPLC President Badria Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim stated that the objectives of the study visit had been fully achieved through numerous working sessions held with the various departments of the HABG.

The delegation also conducted working visits to the General Confederation of Enterprises of Côte d’Ivoire (CGECI) and the Economic and Financial Criminal Court (PPEF). These meetings enabled the delegation to gain a better understanding of Côte d’Ivoire’s anti-corruption framework while identifying several best practices that could be adapted to the Djiboutian context.

According to the President of the CNIPLC, the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding marks a significant milestone in strengthening relations between the two institutions.

At the end of the week-long visit, both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to turning this partnership into concrete, mutually beneficial actions.