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Côte d'Ivoire – Central Africa: A Forum to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Cooperation Opens in Abidjan

The first edition of the Bilateral Economic Cooperation Forum – Public and Private Sectors, bringing together experts from Published on Apr 11, 2025

🇺🇸🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire: U.S. Tariffs Spark Concern Among Local Businesses

Côte d’Ivoire is set to face a 21% tariff hike on its exports to the United States, following a new trade measure announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump. This decision is said to be reciprocal, as Abidjan currently imposes 41% duties on American imports. However, the new tariffs are c...

Published on Apr 08, 2025

Cocoa Transformation: Côte d'Ivoire Showcases Chocolate-Making Expertise in the USA

Abidjan, April 8, 2025 – Côte d’Ivoire made a strong impression at the New York Chocolate Show Published on Apr 08, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire: Craftsmanship, an Economic Pillar That Needs Structuring to Boost Its Performance

A sector of undeniable vitality, Ivorian craftsmanship is now positioned as a key driver of the national economy. Contributing 19.5% to the GDP in 2022, it recorded a 124% increase in added value over seven years—from 3,855.7 billion CFA francs i...

Published on Apr 07, 2025

FOMCI 2025: Businesses Urged to Prioritize Competitiveness and Innovation in Production and Marketing

In an increasingly globalized world where commercial success depends on resilience against competition, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Souleymane Diarrassouba, has encouraged producers, processors, traders, and consumers to consider competitivenes...

Published on Apr 03, 2025

Cocoa: Price Per Kg Set at 2,200 FCFA for the 2024-2025 Mid-Crop Season

The Ivorian government has set the price of well-fermented, well-sorted, and well-dried cocoa at Published on Apr 03, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire: Customs Exemption of 7 to 15% on Animal Feed

This measure by the Ivorian government aims to boost the livestock sector and reduce production costs. The country aspires to achieve food sovereignty by covering more than 65% of the population's consumption needs in animal and fishery products by 202...

Published on Apr 03, 2025

Eurobond: Côte d'Ivoire Successfully Raises $1.75 Billion on International Markets

Côte d'Ivoire has made another significant stride in the financial markets. On March 25, 2025, the country successfully raised $1.75 billion through a Eurobond issuance with a final maturity of 11 years, set to mature in 2036. This well-received...

Published on Mar 29, 2025

Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards: Côte d'Ivoire Recognized for Its Debt Governance

Côte d'Ivoire continues to assert its position in international capital markets. On March 26, 2025, the General Directorate of Financing (DGF) of the Ministry of Finance and Budget received double recognition at the Global Banking & Markets A...

Published on Mar 27, 2025

Hydrocarbons Sector / Support for Local Businesses: AEICORP and GES-PETROGAZ-CI Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy, Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly, presided over the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his office in Abidjan-Plateau. The agreement was signed between the Afri...

Published on Mar 27, 2025

Montage Gold Reaches Key Milestone in Koné Project Construction

Montage Gold Corp. has announced significant progress in the construction of its Koné gold project in Côte d'Ivoire, with the start of concrete pouring for the processing plant, particularly the Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) tank foundations, ahead of schedule. Since construc...

Published on Mar 25, 2025