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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🌍 Four African Countries Removed From Global Illicit Money Flow List
In a major boost for Africa’s financial reputation, the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa from its “grey list” — a designation for countries under increased monitoring for weaknesses in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. A New Chapter for Four Reform Leaders 🇧🇫 Burkina…
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Leading Fintechs in Pan-African Countries
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, and Gambia���. Funding Leaders: Nigeria, South Africa, and EgyptNigeria is the continent’s powerhouse, often drawing a third…
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🇧🇫 The Griot’s Call: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Burkina Faso, and the Sound of West African Consciousness
In the diverse landscape of African music, artists carve out distinct niches. While global superstars like Nigeria’s Burna Boy conquer international charts and stadiums, the profound resonance of an artist like Ivorian reggae legend Tiken Jah Fakoly in a country like Burkina Faso is rooted in a different soil—that of political consciousness, pan-Africanism, and a…
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West Africa in Transition: Regional Diplomacy Intensifies Amid Security Challenges
In a remarkable week of diplomatic activity across West Africa, multiple heads of state and foreign ministers have engaged in a flurry of bilateral visits, reflecting both the profound challenges and emerging opportunities facing the region. From Liberia’s strategic overtures to Burkina Faso to Sierra Leone’s bridge-building mission and Ivory Coast’s security concerns, these developments…
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Ivory Coast: Growth Projected at 6.2% in 2025 (World Bank)
The World Bank projects that Ivory Coast’s economy will expand by 6.2% in 2025, continuing an impressive trajectory that saw average growth of 8.2% between 2012 and 2020. Key drivers remain hydrocarbons, mining, and services. Yet risks remain. Pre-election instability, climate pressures, and tighter financing conditions could affect investment flows. Poverty, while reduced from 55%…
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🇨🇮 Ivorian President Set for Landmark UN Visit, Attends Key Palestine Recognition Conference
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – In a significant diplomatic move, the President of Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, is scheduled to travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, marking his first in-person appearance at the global body’s headquarters in three years. The highly anticipated trip underscores a return to high-level, face-to-face…
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🇨🇮 Former defence minister arrested in Côte d’Ivoire after anti-government protests
In Côte d’Ivoire, former defence minister Moïse Lida Kouassi and former ambassador Boubakar Koné, members of the opposition African Peoples’ Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), which also includes former president Laurent Gbagbo, have been detained following anti-government demonstrations, AFP reported, citing party representatives. The party members were arrested after the 9–10 August protests and charged…
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🇬🇳 Nimba Iron Ore Project Eyes Ivorian Ports, Raising Questions for Liberia’s Mining Future
Pan-African News Blog The Nimba Development Company (NDC) is currently in advanced discussions with port authorities in Côte d’Ivoire, specifically the ports of Abidjan and San Pedro, to serve as export gateways for its planned iron ore production from the Nimba Mountains. The company aims to export up to 3 million tonnes of iron ore…
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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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