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Côte d’Ivoire: AFG Holding and Montage Gold sign a credit agreement for the Koné gold project

On Friday, April 17, 2026, AFG Holding and Montage Gold concluded a credit agreement worth 31.5 billion CFA francs (~56 million USD), granted by two major subsidiary banks of the AFG Group, which are strongly committed alongside mining industries in th...

Published on Apr 21, 2026

AfCFTA and European Union Strengthen Partnership with New MoU to Boost Trade and Investment Cooperation

Today in Addis Ababa, the AfCFTA Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Union on the margins of the EU–Ethiopia Business Forum, reinforcing their partnership to support the imple...

Published on Apr 21, 2026

Ministry Sangafowa-Coulibaly in Washington calls for global traceability to curb illicit flows

From Washington, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Sangafowa-Coulibaly, has delivered a strong message advocating for global traceability of artisanal gold.

Published on Apr 21, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Tax Authority Misses Q1 Target Despite Collecting CFAF 1,214.2 Billion

In the first quarter of 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s General Tax Directorate (DGI) recorded tax revenues amounting to CFAF 1,214.2 billion. This figure fell short of expectations, as the initial target was set at CFAF 1,332.6 billion. The sh...

Published on Apr 20, 2026

Italy and AfDB Sign €140 Million Deal to Finance Key Projects Across Africa

Italy and the African Development Bank have signed a €140 million co-financing agreement aimed at supporting strategic projects across Africa, strengthening Rome’s ambition to become a major economic partner for the continent.

The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, will...

Published on Apr 20, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: tax revenues rise 9.7% in Q1 2026, but fall slightly short of targets

Tax revenues collected by the Directorate General of Taxes in Côte d’Ivoire reached 1,214.2 billion CFA francs in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 9.7% increase year-on-year, according to official data.

The performance reflects a continued strengthening of tax collection capacity, supported by ongoing ref...

Published on Apr 20, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Industrial production declines in January, weighed down by gold output drop

Industrial production in Côte d’Ivoire fell by 3.3% in January 2026 year-on-year, according to official data, mainly due to a sharp contraction in extractive activities, particularly the gold sector.

The extractive industries declined by 10.6%, driven by a 18.6% drop in gold production, a key component of the country’s...

Published on Apr 20, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Calls for Stronger Global Traceability of Illegal Gold Trade

Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly called on April 16, 2026, at the headquarters of the World Bank in Washington for stronger global traceability of gold production to prevent illegally sourced gold from entering formal supply chains.

Speaking during a meeting held on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the Bretton Woods institutions, he pr...

Published on Apr 20, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: €500M Deal with ABD Group at PND 2026–2030 Forum

On April 16, 2026, in Washington, the Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, and the Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, Adama Coulibaly, took part in a joint mission at a forum promoting the PND 2026–2030, organi...

Published on Apr 19, 2026

Transformation of Agri-Food Systems: Bruno Nabagné Koné Outlines Five Priorities of the Ivorian Government in Nouakchott

Bruno Nabagné Koné, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Crops, shared the country’s experience in transforming agri-food systems before outlining five key government priorities in th...

Published on Apr 18, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire : le canadien Koulou lève 21 millions USD pour explorer l’or en 2026

 Selon S&P Global, la Côte d’Ivoire s’est hissée en 2025 au premier rang des destinations d’exploration minière en Afrique, avec 186 millions USD d’investissements. Alors que l’on approche de l...

Published on Apr 17, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Highly Profitable Sectors for Investment in 2026

As the leading economic powerhouse in West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire offers several highly profitable sectors for investment in 2026. Whether you are a local or foreign investor seeking strong returns, the country presents multiple opportunitie...

Published on Apr 16, 2026