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Côte d’Ivoire: Strong Economic Growth in 2025

Côte d’Ivoire recorded strong economic growth in 2025, with nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimated at around 62,923.5 billion CFA francs, representing an increase of 19.1% compared to the previous year, according to available macroeconomic data.

This performance places the country well above the West African average g...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire issues first green project bond to finance renewable energy push

Côte d’Ivoire has completed its first green project bond issuance, marking a milestone in the country’s and the West African Monetary Union’s (UEMOA) efforts to develop sustainable finance.

The €65 million operation, arranged by the Africa Finance Corporation, will help finance energy infrastructure, includin...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire inflation steady at 2% in March 2026 amid rising food prices

Côte d’Ivoire recorded an annual inflation rate of 2% in March 2026, slightly up from 1.9% in February, according to official economic data.

The increase indicates that inflation remains broadly stable and contained, in line with the country’s generally low inflation environment compared to regional and global trends. H...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan airport records 2.29 million passengers in 2025 amid mixed performance

The Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan handled 2.29 million passengers in 2025, reflecting a generally subdued passenger traffic trend despite a slight recovery observed in December, according to economic data.

The figures suggest that overall passenger traffic remained under pressure during the year, eve...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire’s trade surplus hits record high in 2025 on export surge

Côte d’Ivoire recorded a sharp improvement in its external position in 2025, with its trade surplus more than doubling to exceed 5.7 trillion CFA francs, according to economic data reported by local sources.

The performance was driven primarily by a strong increase in exports, which rose by 32% over the year, reflecting susta...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

African Development Bank launches $209 million strategy to boost Lesotho’s economy

The African Development Bank has launched a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for the Lesotho, outlining a development programme worth $209 million for the 2025–2030 period.

Presented on Wednesday in Maseru, the strategy brings together government officials, diplomats, civil society representatives and private sector actors, marking...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire–United Arab Emirates economic cooperation: CCI-CI hosts Emirati investors delegation

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (CCI-CI) has strengthened its international partnership agenda by receiving a high-level delegation of Emirati investors on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The delegation, composed of business representatives from the United Arab Emirates, was led by His Excellency Diaby Vacaba, A...

Published on Apr 13, 2026

BAD Portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire: Ministry of Planning and Development launches the first quarterly review of 2026

On April 9 and 10, 2026, in Abidjan, the Ministry of Planning and Development launched the first quarterly review of 2026 for the portfolio of projects and programs financed by the African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire. The opening ceremony was chaired by Professor Loesse Jacques ESSO, Chief of Staff, representing the Minister of...

Published on Apr 13, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Montage Gold Meets Ministry of Water and Forests on Koné Project and Reforestation Program

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, a delegation from Montage Gold, led by Executive Vice President for Exploration, Ms. Silvia Bottero, was received by the Minister of Water and Forests of Côte d’Ivoire, Mr. Jacques Assahoré Konan. Published on Apr 12, 2026

National Development Plan (PND 2026–2030) : OPEC Fund for International Development Announces US$500 Million for Priority Projects in Côte d’Ivoire

The National Development Plan (PND 2026–2030) is Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic framework for economic and social development, aimed at accelerating structural transformation, improving living conditions, and strengthening sustainabl...

Published on Apr 12, 2026

Cocoa Sector / End of Marketing Crisis: Additional 23,830 Tons Allocated to the OIA

An additional quota of 23,830 tons has been allocated to the Coffee-Cocoa Interprofessional Organization (OIA), marking the final phase of destocking for the 2025–2026 main crop season.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

Zenith Bank Prepares to Enter Côte d’Ivoire with Planned Subsidiary in Abidjan

The Ivorian banking sector is set to welcome a new major player from Nigeria, as Zenith Bank Plc prepares to establish a subsidiary in Abidjan, confirming its broader expansion strategy across Francophone West Africa.

Published on Apr 12, 2026