African Sport
Ivorian Ligue 1: ASEC Held to Another Draw, San Pedro Continues Winning Streak in Bouaké
ASEC remains winless after three matchdays. San Pedro records a second consecutive victory by defeating Bouaké 3-0 on October 10.
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Get updates on the political, economic, social, cultural, and security news from West African countries. This section covers the regional dynamics of one of Africa’s most influential zones.
Politics
PPA-CI: Gbagbo’s social pact enters its deployment phase
Launched in Gonzagueville on October 10, the campaign includes field meetings to gather the concerns of the local populations.
Society
Ivory Coast: 74 young people supported in the creation of agri-food businesses
After six months of training, the beneficiaries of the PEJEDEC 3 incubator are moving on to setting up their activities. Two pathways illustrate the needs for machinery and financing.
Miscellaneous News
Arrah: a workshop and a house destroyed by a fire, no injuries reported
A household appliance workshop and a residence were destroyed by a fire in Arrah. Local residents controlled the fire before the arrival of emergency services, with no casualties.
Economy
Ivory Coast: Nearly 1,000 EVP Evacuated in Five Nights to Ease Traffic at the Port of Abidjan
A pilot operation conducted at night allowed for the evacuation of nearly 1,000 TEUs of containers over five nights from Abidjan Terminal and Côte d’Ivoire Terminal.
Society
Ivory Coast: The State General Inspectorate Maps Risks in Five Municipalities
The IGE is supporting five municipalities in the development of risk maps and mitigation plans to strengthen internal control and local governance.
Economy
Ivory Coast: ICD aims to accelerate Islamic finance for private companies
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector aims to strengthen Sharia-compliant financing for SMEs and private investments in Côte d’Ivoire.
Society
Ivory Coast: 420 Social Housing Units Launched in Yamoussoukro
The government has launched the construction of 420 social housing units in Yamoussoukro, a new phase of the presidential housing and urban development program.
Politics
Ivory Coast: The State General Inspectorate Strengthens the Audit of Public Contracts
The State General Inspectorate trains its inspectors and controllers in public procurement auditing to better detect irregularities and strengthen the oversight of public spending.
Economy
Ivory Coast: The government aims to make beekeeping a new lever for agricultural diversification
The Ministry of Commerce aims to further structure the Ivorian beekeeping sector to diversify agricultural incomes, develop local processing, and better promote honey.
Economy
Coffee-cocoa: Côte d’Ivoire makes its national traceability system mandatory
Producer card, micro-enterprises, and seals become the three pillars of the SNT. The Coffee-Cocoa Council states that transactions must now go through this system.
Economy
Ivory Coast: BOAD aims to increase its financing for the private sector
The BOAD aims to rebalance its financing between public and private sectors. Nearly 300 billion FCFA had already been approved in Côte d’Ivoire in the first half of 2026.
Politics
Ivory Coast: Blé Goudé Announces Joint Opposition Proposals on the Future Electoral Body
Received by Vagondo Diomandé, Charles Blé Goudé announced the preparation of a joint document with several opposition parties on the future electoral body.
Politics
Ivory Coast: 2027 Budget and Artificial Intelligence on the Agenda of the New Assembly Session
The second ordinary session of 2026 of the National Assembly opened on October 1st, with the 2027 budget, public policy oversight, AI, and parliamentary modernization on the agenda.
Society
Ivory Coast: Government and unions begin preparing for the post-2027 social truce
One year before the deadline of the 2022-2027 social truce, the government and unions are restarting consultations, with several meetings scheduled from October.
Society
Ivory Coast: The accelerated registration center for new vehicles opens on October 5 in Treichville
The new Treichville center is set to bring together transportation, customs, and private operators to accelerate the registration of new vehicles.