Tag: Cote D’Ivoire
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🇨🇮 West Africa’s Beauty Industry Booms: CBH Expo 2026 Opens Doors for Global Brands in Abidjan
The gateway to West Africa’s beauty industry, worth hundreds of millions in imports, will swing open this April in Abidjan, offering global brands a direct line to one of the continent’s most dynamic consumer markets. From April 16 to 18, 2026, Abidjan will transform into the epicenter of West Africa’s beauty industry as it hosts…
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Leading Fintechs in Pan-African Countries
Subscribe to get access Read more of this content when you subscribe today. SubscribeSubmitting form Log in Fintech funding and market size vary significantly across African countries, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt consistently leading in both venture capital and active market volume, followed by rapidly advancing markets like Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire,…
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🇨🇮 French Troop Withdrawal from Côte d’Ivoire: Local Businesses Brace for Economic Impact
The impending withdrawal of French troops from Côte d’Ivoire has sparked significant concern among local business owners, particularly those in Port-Bouët, a suburb of Abidjan. These entrepreneurs have long depended on the patronage of approximately 600 French soldiers stationed at the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (BIMA) camp. The departure of these troops, scheduled for the…
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Endangered Pygmy Hippo Makes Public Debut at Virginia Zoo: A Glimpse of West Africa’s Rarest Wildlife
The endangered pygmy hippopotamus, a fascinating species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa, has captivated the public at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia. On December 30, visitors were treated to the sight of a mother pygmy hippo, Iris, and her female calf in the zoo’s indoor pool area, marking the…
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French Corruption Investigation Sends Shockwaves Through Ivory Coast’s Elite
In a revelation that has sent ripples through Abidjan’s political and business circles, a French magistrate has been quietly investigating a network of alleged corruption and money laundering tied to prominent figures in Ivory Coast’s elite. The inquiry, which targets suspected “corruption of foreign public officials” and “money laundering,” implicates several high-ranking officials and business…
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Air Côte d’Ivoire Executives to Visit Airbus for A330neo Order Progress
Air Côte d’Ivoire’s top executives are preparing to visit Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France, at the end of this month to monitor the progress of their new A330neo aircraft order. This trip marks a crucial step in the airline’s strategic plans to modernize its fleet, expand long-haul operations, and tap into new international markets. Airbus:…
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Western missionaries accused of fueling ethnic tensions in West Africa
Western missionaries operating in West Africa have increasingly been accused of fueling ethnic and social tensions, exploiting communities, and engaging in corrupt practices. The most recent controversy centers on Lucas Richards, an American missionary in Liberia, who was arrested for attempting to kill his Liberian wife, Jessica Lloyd. This violent act has exposed deeper concerns…
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French army withdraws from Côte d’Ivoire’smilitary camp after 48 yearsof presence
The French forces’ shooting and military exercise camp in Lomo-Nord was handed over to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on September 17. Established in 1975, the military site had been a source of tension with local populations who denounced the lack of security. An incident occurred in 2022 when a live-fire…
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WHO says Africa’s Ivory Coast reports cases of mpox Clade 2
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that Africa’s Ivory Coast has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022.