Côte d’Ivoire to Continue Governance Reform Project with World Bank Support

The Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, Adama Coulibaly, announced the continuation of the Governance Improvement Project for the Delivery of Basic Services to Citizens (PAGDS), which was initially scheduled to conclude in 2025.

He made the announcement during the closing ceremony of the PAGDS on June 29, 2026, in Abidjan, in the pr...

Electricity Sector: Algerian Experts' Delegation on a Working Mission in Côte d’Ivoire

As part of the sectoral technical cooperation between the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, a delegation of experts from Algeria’s National Electricity and Gas Company (SONELGAZ) is undertaking a working mission in Côte d’Ivoire...

Côte d’Ivoire positions its diaspora as a key driver of national development under the 2026–2030 PND

CÔTE D’IVOIRE: NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2026–2030 — DIASPORA POSITIONED AS A STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT ACTOR

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, presented in Paris the government’s policy aimed at making the Ivorian diaspora a key driver of Côte d’Ivoire’s ec...

Côte d’Ivoire seeks to revive diamond sector with Botswana expertise

Côte d’Ivoire is preparing a strategic push to revive its diamond industry as part of efforts to diversify its mining sector and reposition a once-prominent resource that has declined over recent decades, government sources said.

The initiative aims to restore the economic relevance of diamonds in the country’s extracti...

BOAD Approves CFA50 Billion Financing for Air Côte d'Ivoire's Fleet Expansion

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved a CFA50 billion ($86 million) financing package for Air Côte d'Ivoire to support the acquisition of four Airbus A319 aircraft, strengthening the national carrier's regional network and supporting its expansion strategy across West and Central Africa.

The approval was granted dur...

Côte d’Ivoire Becomes the Main Driver of SMB’s Bitumen Business in 2025 Despite Production Challenges

The Ivorian market remained the primary growth engine for the Société Multinationale de Bitumes (SMB) in 2025. Despite a decline in production and lower exports, Côte d’Ivoire accounted for 54% of the company’s total bitumen sales, a significantly larger share than in the previous...

Côte d’Ivoire Achieves IMF Program Completion, Becomes Sub-Saharan Africa’s Only Low Debt-Risk Economy

Côte d’Ivoire has reached a major milestone in strengthening its international financial credibility with the successful completion of its economic and financial program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following the sixth and final program review, the country met all agreed targets, confirming the strength of its macroeco...

Islamic Development Bank approves $235 million financing for Côte d’Ivoire regional transport corridor

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved a $235 million financing package (approximately 135 billion CFA francs) to support the construction of a strategic section of a regional transport corridor linking Abidjan to Burkina Faso and Mali, authorities and project sources said.

The project forms part of a key West African trade rou...

Côte d’Ivoire accelerates value-added growth as cashew processing reaches record levels

Côte d’Ivoire is making significant progress in its drive to transform its agricultural sector, with the cashew industry emerging as one of the country’s most notable industrial success stories.

The world's largest producer of raw cashew nuts generated more than 1 trillion CFA francs in export revenues in 2025 while inc...

Murphy Oil discovery strengthens Côte d’Ivoire’s emergence as a major offshore energy frontier

Côte d’Ivoire’s ambitions to become a leading energy hub in West Africa received a fresh boost after U.S.-based Murphy Oil announced a new offshore hydrocarbon discovery, further reinforcing confidence in the country’s rapidly expanding petroleum basin.

The discovery adds to a growing series of successful explorat...

Côte d’Ivoire strengthens financial credibility as debt outlook improves

Côte d’Ivoire is reinforcing its position as one of West Africa’s most resilient economies after recent assessments highlighted continued progress in public finance management, debt sustainability and economic reform.

The development comes just days after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the latest reviews...

Côte d’Ivoire secures IMF endorsement as economic reforms gain international recognition

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the latest reviews of Côte d’Ivoire’s economic reform programme, paving the way for a disbursement of approximately $832.8 million and reinforcing investor confidence in one of West Africa’s fastest-growing economies.

The decision follows the successful completion...