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PND 2026-2030: Côte d'Ivoire and World Bank Sign 480 Billion FCFA Agreements

Abidjan, July 22, 2026 – On the sidelines of the Consultative Group meeting for the financing of the PND 2026-2030, held on July 8 and 9, 2026, at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, the Ivorian government signed five financing agreements wit...

Published on Jul 23, 2026

Bouaké and Yopougon Markets Development Project: AFD Provides Additional Financing

Abidjan, July 22, 2026 – On October 11, 2024, the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement - AFD) and Côte d'Ivoire signed an amendment to the credit agreement, providing additional financing amounting to a total of 28.285 m...

Published on Jul 23, 2026

ECOWAS sets 2027 launch for ECO currency with gradual entry plan

West African leaders have reaffirmed plans to introduce the long-delayed ECO single currency in 2027, but with a new phased approach that will allow only countries meeting strict economic requirements to join at the initial stage.

The decision represents a shift from previous strategies that aimed for all member states of the Economic Co...

Published on Jul 21, 2026

ECOWAS Pushes for Cheaper Airfares Across West Africa, Citing Côte d'Ivoire as Regional Model

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have renewed their commitment to lowering the cost of air travel across the region, urging member states to accelerate the removal of taxes and the reduction of passenger charges that significantly increase ticket prices. The call was made during the regional bloc's summit in Free...

Published on Jul 21, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plans are transforming the country’s economy and society

The National Development Plans (NDPs) developed and implemented in Côte d’Ivoire have contributed to the country’s economic and social transformation, poverty reduction, and significant progress in human development.

The information was provided by the Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, durin...

Published on Jul 21, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire is setting an ambitious course for the future

Côte d’Ivoire's National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030 aims to foster sustainable, inclusive, environmentally responsible, and job-rich growth.

Côte d’Ivoire's National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030 will create the conditions for sustainable, inclusive, environmentally friendly, and employment-ge...

Published on Jul 21, 2026

Côte d'Ivoire distributes CFA 2.8 billion in agricultural inputs and machinery to boost food production in the north

The Ivorian government has stepped up efforts to modernize its agricultural sector by distributing agricultural inputs and mechanized farming equipment worth a combined CFA 2.8 billion (about $4.9 million) to farmers in four northern regions of the country.

The distribution ceremony, held on Saturday in Tengréla, was led by Minist...

Published on Jul 19, 2026

West Africa’s cocoa giants unite to boost local processing and strengthen global influence

Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria are moving to deepen cooperation in the cocoa sector as the three West African producers seek to transform more of their raw cocoa locally and gain greater influence in the global chocolate industry.

The initiative aims to shift the region away from its long-standing role as a supplier of coco...

Published on Jul 17, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire : $100 Million Expansion Planned for Séguéla Gold Mine

The Séguéla gold mine, located near the town of S Séguéla in northwestern  ...

Published on Jul 16, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Montage Gold invests $13.5 million to accelerate Didiévi gold project exploration

Canadian mining company Montage Gold is investing $13.5 million to accelerate exploration activities at its Didiévi gold project in central Côte d’Ivoire, as the company seeks to expand its portfolio beyond its flagship Koné mine development.

The additional investment, equivalent to about 7.5 billion CFA francs,...

Published on Jul 16, 2026

Africa’s foreign investment landscape shifts as Egypt, Guinea and Mozambique lead FDI inflows in 2025

Africa’s foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with countries rich in natural resources, expanding industrial sectors and ambitious infrastructure projects attracting the largest share of international capital.

According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (U...

Published on Jul 16, 2026

Africa attracts $70 billion in foreign investment in 2025 despite global uncertainty

Africa attracted approximately $70 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, down from the exceptional $94 billion recorded a year earlier. Despite the decline, the continent posted its third-best performance since 1990, highlighting sustained investor interest in energy, infrastructure and critical minerals, according to the World Inv...

Published on Jul 15, 2026