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African Visa Openness Index 2025: Rwanda and The Gambia Lead, Côte d’Ivoire Ranks 22nd

According to the African Visa Openness Index 2025 published by the African Development Bank, Rwanda and The Gambia top the ranking, followed by Kenya, Benin, and Ghana.

Côte d’Ivoire ranks 22nd out of 54 African countries, with a score of...

Published on Jun 15, 2026

Signing of a framework agreement between bni, cca and cashew processors

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the National Investment Bank of Côte d’Ivoire (BNI), led by its Managing Director, Mr. Youssouf Fadiga, officially signed a framework agreement with the Cotton and Cashew Council (CCA), headed by Mr. Mamadou Berté, alongside key stakeholders in the cash...

Published on Jun 15, 2026

UBAE Bank Signals Interest in Côte d’Ivoire’s Investment Opportunities

Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, met on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Abidjan with a delegation from UBAE Bank led by its Chairman, Othoman Mohamed Alnousri, to discuss financial cooperation prospects and investment opportunities linked to the country’s 2026–2030 Nati...

Published on Jun 12, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Plans 14 Special Economic Zones to Boost Industrialization and Job Creation

As part of efforts to accelerate the local processing of raw materials, create added value, and generate jobs, 14 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will be developed across the country’s districts, while industrial zones aimed at harnessing agricultural potential will be established in all 31 regions, Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicraft...

Published on Jun 12, 2026

Yango in Abidjan Aims to Accelerate Urban Digital Services Development

As African cities continue to expand, urban digital services are becoming a major economic driver. Mobility, delivery, mapping, logistics, and artificial intelligence now play a central role in shaping the competitiveness of the continent’s major...

Published on Jun 11, 2026

Starlink in Côte d’Ivoire from July 2026: What It Really Means for Ivorians

American satellite internet provider Starlink is expected to begin operations in Côte d’Ivoire in July 2026 following official confirmation from the Ivorian authorities. This development marks a key step in the country’s ongoing digit...

Published on Jun 11, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Outstanding 2025 Performance Propels BNI to Become the Country’s Second-Largest Bank

In just one year, the National Investment Bank (BNI) has significantly improved its standing within Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector. As of December 2025, the institution surpassed the FCFA 3 trillion mark in total assets—a key in...

Published on Jun 11, 2026

SME competitiveness, digital transformation, sustainable agriculture: Côte d’Ivoire secures over FCFA 16 billion from the EU

Côte d’Ivoire is strengthening its position within international cooperation and development financing networks. The country has secured investments exceeding €25 million, or approximately FCFA 16.39 billion, from the European Union (E...

Published on Jun 11, 2026

Tony Elumelu Named Chairman-Designate of Seplat Energy in Planned Leadership Transition

Seplat Energy has announced a planned leadership transition that will see Nigerian business leader Tony Elumelu take over as chairman of its board in a move aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of growth.

According to a statement released by the company and published through the Nigerian Exchange and financial news platform...

Published on Jun 11, 2026

UEMOA Inflation Eases in Early 2026 Driven by Strong Agricultural Output

Inflation across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) has eased in the first quarter of the year, supported by improved agricultural output, even as global energy prices continue to exert pressure on the region’s economies, according to central bank data and regional economic assessments.

The downward trend in infla...

Published on Jun 11, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Expands Participation in INTERREG MAC with €25M+ in Strategic Projects

Côte d’Ivoire’s participation in the INTERREG MAC Programme has reached a new milestone, with the country now involved in ten major projects representing more than €25 million in investments. This was highlighted during a meeting between Ivorian authorities and officials of this ambitious cooperation programme between Euro...

Published on Jun 11, 2026

SETAO Côte d’Ivoire shows signs of recovery as major infrastructure projects boost activity.

Ivorian construction company SETAO Côte d’Ivoire is showing signs of recovery after years of financial difficulties, reporting a sharp increase in revenue and a significantly reduced net loss as major infrastructure projects begin to drive business activity.

The company nearly doubled its revenue in 2025 to 3.9 billion CFA fr...

Published on Jun 09, 2026