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.
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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.
Health
Bounkani reports 23 cases of yellow fever, including 11 deaths
The government announces more than 400,000 doses available, orders an additional stock, and calls on unvaccinated individuals to visit health centers.
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.
Health
At the Cocody University Hospital, nearly 34 children underwent surgery free of charge
The mission conducted with Shriners Children’s also offered consultations, prosthetics, and local follow-up care to young patients.
Politics
Joseph Kabila takes the lead of a politico-military front including the M23
The Front for the Refoundation of the Nation succeeds the AFC and declares its intention to fight the Kinshasa government, including by force.
Politics
HRW warns of increased repression targeting LGBT people in Senegal
The organization mentions arrests, forced HIV tests, and obstacles to accessing a lawyer, accusations not confirmed by the authorities.
Politics
Sébastien Dano Djédjé indicted and placed under judicial supervision
The leader of the PPA-CI remains free but cannot leave Côte d’Ivoire without permission, according to his lawyer.
Health
INFAS evaluates the first pre-employment internship for health graduates
The Yamoussoukro workshop must assess the achievements, challenges, and quality of supervision of the first cohort.
Health
Ivory Coast Details the Free Provision of Certain Cancer Drugs in the Public Sector
The system covers medications prescribed in public institutions, subject to medical conditions and for Ivorian patients.
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.
Environment
In Niger, an investigation has been opened into the oil spill in Goumeri
The incident that began on September 25 damaged a platform shared by three wells. Authorities have announced an investigation with Algerian support.
Security
Ivory Coast inaugurates an integrated center to coordinate its maritime operations
Based in Abidjan, the system is designed to centralize maritime information and facilitate a coordinated response from the administrations.
Politics
Sébastien Dano Djédjé returns home after his hearing in Abidjan
The leader of the PPA-CI was questioned on Monday by the Anti-Terrorism Section in Cocody-Angré before returning home. The sources consulted differ on the specifics of the legal proceedings.
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.