Côte d’Ivoire: Government Plans to Buy Up Piling Cocoa Stocks

In Côte d’Ivoire, the government has announced plans to purchase cocoa stocks that have been piling up in cooperatives and production areas for several weeks. Farmers have reported not being paid, mainly due to bottlenecks in the system. Published on Jan 20, 2026

Port of Abidjan: The Success Story of an African Giant Led by Hien Yacouba Sié

Appointed in December 2010 by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Alassane OUATTARA, Mr. Hien Yacouba SIÉ officially assumed his role as Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA) in April 2011. Since taking office, he ha...

CEMAC: Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State Amid Growing Economic Concerns

The Heads of State of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) will meet on January 22, 2026, in Brazzaville for an extraordinary summit convened at the initiative of Congolese...

Liberia: MCC Compact Takes Shape as High-Level U.S. Delegation Begins Liberia Mission

Monrovia– Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact, as a high-level delegation from the U.S. government agency have begin technical engagements with government and national stakeholders.

Published on Jan 16, 2026

Coffee-Cocoa Campaign 2025-2026: “All Production from Ivorian Plantations Will Be Purchased,” Says CCC Director General

Abidjan, January 14, 2026 – During a press conference held on January 14 in Abidjan, the Director General of the Coffee-Cocoa Council (CCC), Yves Brahima Koné, reassured producers about the government’s efforts to ensure proper marke...

Gozem Sets Its Sights on Abidjan

Gozem is taking a strategic turn. The Francophone leader in mobility and on-demand delivery plans to launch its operations in Côte d’Ivoire by the end of 2026, according to reports published Wednesday by Jeune Afrique.

Published on Jan 14, 2026

Africa and Arab Development Institutions Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Abidjan, 13 January 2026 – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the institutions of the Arab Coordination Group...

Ranking of the Least Risky African Countries for Investors in 2025 (Henley & Partners)

Most African countries rank low in the table due to poor performance across several indicators, including political stability, governance, external accounts, and climate change resilience.

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Forbes 2026 Ranking | Africa’s Billionaires

Beaten last year by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has reclaimed the top spot among Africa’s wealthiest individuals. His compatriot Abdul Samad Rabiu has also entered the continent’s Top 5....

Lagos–Abidjan Coastal Ferry: A Project with Regional Logistics Ambitions

According to recent statements attributed by the local press to Ghanaian Minister of Transport Joseph Bukari Nikpe, a maritime consulting firm has been appointed to accelerate the development of a coastal ferry service along the Lagos–Abidjan mar...

Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire: CDC-CI Takes a Stake in a Fintech

The Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations of Côte d’Ivoire (CDC-CI) has acquired an equity stake in Green-Pay, alongside Orange Côte d’Ivoire Participations, with the aim of strengthening innovation and financial inclu...

Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Sector Faces Serious Crisis Amid Multinational Pressure

The cocoa sector in Côte d’Ivoire is currently facing a severe situation that once again exposes the deep imbalance of power between the Coffee-Cocoa Council (CCC), local producers, and Western multinational corporations controlling cocoa e...