Digital Transition and Technological Innovation: Minister Djibril Ouattara Outlines Five Priorities for 2026

Abidjan, March 17, 2026 – As part of the 2026 budget rollout for his ministry, on Wednesday, March 17, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau, the Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, outlined his five main priorities for the...

Côte d’Ivoire: Cashew Sector Regulator Extends Measures to Secure the Industry

In Côte d’Ivoire, the cashew marketing season began on February 9, 2026. The country is the world’s leading producer of cashew nuts. To support local businesses, the sector regulator has taken a measure: the Cotton and Cashew Council...

Côte d’Ivoire: Starlink and Digital City at the Heart of Talks with the United States

The Ivorian government is stepping up efforts to boost its digital economy. On Friday, March 13, the Minister of Digital Transition and Digitalization, Djibril Ouattara, met with a delegation from the United States Embassy to discuss several strategic...

Côte d’Ivoire: Construction of Doropo Gold Mine to Begin by June

The company Resolute Mining has announced that construction of its Doropo gold mine in the northeast of Côte d’Ivoire will begin in the first half of 2026. The project is set to become the country’s third major gold mine, with production expected around 2028.

The Doropo project has received all necessary approvals, incl...

Ivorian Offshore: Murphy Oil Bets on the Bubale-1X Well to Boost Deepwater Exploration

The American company Murphy Oil Corporation is actively continuing its deepwater oil exploration campaign off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire. The third well in this campaign, Bubale-1X, is now considered a strategic drilling operation for the f...

Côte d’Ivoire and BOAD Strengthen Partnership for National Development Plan 2026–2030

Côte d’Ivoire and the Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement (BOAD) are strengthening their regional cooperation around the implementation of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030.

The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, held a meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with Franchy...

Côte d’Ivoire: Endeavour Mining reports more than 14 tonnes of gold production from Ity and Lafigué mines

Mining company Endeavour Mining has announced a combined gold production of more than 14 tonnes from its Ity Mine and Lafigué Mine operations in Côte d’Ivoire.

According to data released by the company, the two mines produced around 15.7 tonnes of gold in 2025, highlighting their significant contribution to the group&r...

Ivorian Government and BNI (Banque Nationale d'Investissement) Join Forces to Facilitate Diaspora Investment

With an estimated 1.2 million members, the Ivorian diaspora is considered a key driver for the country’s socio-economic development.

Published on Mar 10, 2026

Oil & Gas: Côte d’Ivoire and Azerbaijan Explore Joint Projects

Azerbaijan is seeking to expand its presence across Africa, with Côte d’Ivoire being the first country where this policy has materialized.

Published on Mar 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Boundiali gold project surpasses 3 million ounces in resources

The gold potential of the Boundiali project, located in northern Côte d’Ivoire, has reached a new milestone, with estimated resources now exceeding 3 million ounces of gold. The updated estimate represents an increase of about 26 percent, according to information reported by Sika Finance.

The project is being developed by the...

African aviation: AfDB launches financing platform to support sector growth

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the launch of a new continental financing platform aimed at supporting the development of the aviation sector in Africa. The initiative seeks to mobilize public and private capital to modernize an industry that remains underrepresented globally despite the continent’s strong potential.

Senegal Acquires 10% Stake in Dangote Cement Subsidiary

Senegal has increased its participation in the industrial sector by acquiring a 10% stake in Dangote Cement’s local subsidiary, the country’s leading cement producer. This reduces Dangote Group’s ownership from 99.99% to 89.99%, makin...