Economy
Afema advances towards detailed engineering with a contract worth 20 million Australian dollars
Turaco Gold entrusts GR Engineering with the detailed design and procurement preparation of the future South-Comoé gold complex.
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Politics
Sidi Touré announces his re-election as Vice President of Liberal International
The Ivorian minister obtains a new mandate within the 2026-2028 bureau elected during the 65th congress held in Bangkok and Taipei.
Health
The grace period for old cigarette packs is ending in Côte d’Ivoire
The deadline granted to sell off the old packaging ends on November 3, three months after the launch of plain packaging.
Economy
Ecobank mandated to structure up to 250 million dollars for Ghana Bauxite
The mandate signed in Accra aims to mobilize up to 250 million dollars to modernize the Awaso mine and prepare for a future refinery.
African Sport
CS Sfaxien eliminates AFAD from the Confederation Cup
Beaten 1-0 in Sfax after the 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Ivorian team exits the competition with an aggregate score of 2-1. Iyed Belwafi scored as early as the seventh minute.
Environment
Ivory Coast Prepares to Restore Sites Degraded by Illegal Gold Mining
The government is preparing a national program to clean up and restore sites affected by illegal gold mining, with the support of UNDP.
Economy
In Daloa, Fish Vendors Suspend Sales Due to Rising Prices
The female traders have ceased their activities until Monday, October 26, while the regional Directorate of Commerce is set to review the price developments.
Economy
The gasoline shortage reaches Niamey despite the export ban
Long lines have formed in the Nigerien capital as the government now reserves domestic production for the internal market.
Politics
Louis-André Dacoury-Tabley dies at 81 in Abidjan
The former Ivorian minister passed away on Saturday, October 17, in the economic capital. His career spanned several phases of national political life.
Security
Ivory Coast Tests Its Response to Maritime Trafficking in Abidjan
An exercise involving 66 participants simulated the interception of a suspicious vessel in order to assess the coordination of Ivorian maritime services with the justice system.
Music
Roseline Layo announces “Divas” with eight guests for November 27
Several tracks are already available, including "DEN’BA" with Fatoumata Diawara and the single "DIA," released on the day of the presentation.
Technology
Ivory Coast sets the financial framework for the 3.5 GHz band for 5G
The new decree regulates the release of frequencies already in use and specifies the calculation of fees related to the spectrum intended for future fifth-generation networks.
Economy
Washington details the sectors open to American companies in Côte d’Ivoire
The American trade guide highlights agriculture, digital technology, energy, health, infrastructure, and extractive industries among the promising markets.
Economy
Six Ivorian tourism stakeholders honoured after 354 applications
The Ministry of Tourism awarded the second and third places in three categories of the National Excellence Prize, with winners in Bouaké, Assinie, Abidjan, and Maféré.
Economy
The Ivorian Treasury uses PI-SPI for its mass payments
The BCEAO confirms that the system is operational in Côte d’Ivoire. It allows for sending and receiving public payments with real-time tracking.
Politics
The Senate opens its second ordinary session this Monday in Yamoussoukro
The solemn session is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation, before a parliamentary period set to continue until December.