Economy
The European Union grants 3 million euros to lagoon transport in Abidjan
The funding must initiate a program of 13 lagoon stations and 25 water buses aimed at better connecting the modes of transport in Greater Abidjan.
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Economy
Air France and Air Côte d’Ivoire will share their codes starting October 25
The two companies will market their respective flights between Abidjan and Paris under their own codes, offering more scheduling options for travelers.
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.
Economy
Ivory Coast signs a framework that could reach 500 million dollars
Signed in Bangkok, the partnership covers 2026 to 2029. Its ceiling does not correspond to an immediate disbursement in favor of the Ivorian state.
Economy
A $60 million green bond supports the valorization of cashew waste in Côte d’Ivoire
The funding must convert shells into bio-oils, biochar, fertilizers, and electricity, with a declared capacity of 90,000 tonnes of residues per year.
Economy
The Mattei Plan mobilizes 639 million euros for Côte d’Ivoire
The funding must support projects in energy, agriculture, agro-industry, water, and infrastructure in support of the 2026-2030 National Development Plan (PND).
Economy
Ivory Coast regulates oil activities, including biofuels
The decree adopted on October 14 covers activity authorizations and installations, from their opening to their dismantling.
Economy
A discount of 10 FCFA per kilo comes into effect in the rubber sector
The Rubber-Palm Oil-Coconut Council reserves the measure for registered cooperatives and caps the transport differential at 30 FCFA per kilogram.
Economy
Ivory Coast presents three agro-industrial hubs at the FAO forum
The Ivorian delegation is to present projects in Rome aimed at attracting capital towards agricultural production, processing, and logistics.
Economy
Nine cassava processing sites handed over to the women of N’Zi
The facilities in Bocanda and Kouassi-Kouassikro can be operated, even though adjustments and their full equipment are still awaited.
Economy
The Ivorian Treasury executes its mass payments via the PI-SPI platform
The connection must accelerate salaries, scholarships, grants, taxes, and duties while enabling real-time monitoring.
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
Funding of 250 million FCFA and above available to Ivorian SMEs
GUDE-PME and Bridge Microfinance have reached an agreement aimed at financing and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.
Economy
Carrefour Rosny 2 features 53 Ivorian food products
This offer expands the presence of Made in Côte d’Ivoire in France, already established in several stores since 2025.
Economy
Twenty Women-Led SMEs Received 2.219 Billion FCFA with AFAWA
The AfDB and NSIA Bank Côte d’Ivoire have assessed the results of a mechanism that guarantees nearly half of the loans granted to women-led businesses.
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.