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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Cote d'Ivoire Prime Minister Meets Qatar Ambassador

Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Qatar and Cote d'Ivoire

HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Robert Beugre Mambe has met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the country Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri. During the meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Qatar and Cote d'Ivoire. 

Afreximbank

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CORRECTION - Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents

The series brings to life the impactful outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond finance to capture the human and economic transformation unfolding across the continent and its diaspora

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the…

Afreximbank

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Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents

The series brings to life the impactful outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond finance to capture the human and economic transformation unfolding across the continent and its diaspora

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Côte d’Ivoire: Pregnant women among those detained without cause since October 2025 crackdown

In October 2025, a few days before the presidential election, hundreds of people, including protesters and passersby, were arrested during the crackdown on protests

Five months on from opposition protests banned by the authorities that saw hundreds of people arrested, including pregnant women, some are still being held even though they had no involvement in the protests, while others have been convicted in unfair trials, Amnesty International said today. In October 2025, a few…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Regional Stakeholders Gather to Define a Renewed Trajectory for Trade, Economic Integration and Sustainable Development in West Africa

The official opening ceremony took place on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in Abidjan

From 3 to 6 March 2026, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire is hosting a regional consultation on the Future of Trade, Economic Integration and Sustainable Development in West Africa. Organized by the ECOWAS Commission, this meeting forms part of the preparatory process for the forthcoming Special Summit of Heads of State…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Strengthens Regional Statistical Systems Through Five Technical Workshops in Abidjan

The official launch ceremony took place on Monday, 2 March 2026, and set the tone for two weeks of technical engagement focused on innovation, regional cooperation, and statistical excellence

From 2 to 6 March 2026, Côte d’Ivoire is hosting a high-level regional consultation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), providing a strategic and inclusive platform for reflection on the future of the Community. This important dialogue will inform the upcoming Special Summit of Heads of State…

Afrobarometer

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    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (1)
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    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (3)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (4)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (5)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (6)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (7) (FR)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (8) (FR)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (9) (FR)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (10) (FR)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (11) (FR)
    • Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows (12) (FR)
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Africans are increasingly online, but awareness and practice of digital safety remain low, Afrobarometer telephone survey across seven African countries shows

On average across Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania, a majority of respondents say they worry about the security of their personal data online and believe their mobile phones are the most vulnerable devices to digital threats

Most adults across seven African countries access the Internet frequently, but many remain unfamiliar with digital security measures and practice them inconsistently if at all, an Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) telephone survey (https://apo-opa.co/4sdrWRo) shows. On average across Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania, a majority of respondents say they worry…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • ECOWAS and African Development Bank Group delegations met in Abidjan on 19- 20 February 2026 for an orientation session marking the induction of the Board of Directors of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (1)
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Mega Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project Enters Operational Phase with Launch of Governing Board

Stretching 1,028 kilometres, the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway is envisioned as a transformative regional infrastructure linking five West African economies and serving as a key industrial and trade driver by 2030

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) held a two-day orientation and information session in Abidjan to induct the 10- member Board of Directors of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA). The session, held on 19 and 20 February 2026, forms part…

African Energy Chamber
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Eni Expands African Exploration Footprint with Major Discoveries in Ivory Coast, Angola

New discoveries in Ivory Coast and Angola reinforce Eni’s dual strategy of frontier exploration and near-field reserve growth in Africa

Energy major Eni continues to deliver on its exploration drive in Africa, announcing two major hydrocarbon discoveries in February 2026. In Ivory Coast, the company successfully drilled the Murene South-1X well in Block CI-501, confirming the Calao South discovery within the prolific Calao channel complex. Through its Angolan joint venture…

The Emirates Group

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    • Emirates inaugurates Abidjan World Store, its 10th globally (1)
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Emirates World travel retail footprint marks key expansion milestone with 10 stores following Abidjan opening

Airline accelerates its travel retail investment with a target to introduce 29 more stores in 2026

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is doubling down on its strategy to redefine travel retail, hitting a key expansion milestone with the opening of its 10th flagship ‘Emirates World’ store in Abidjan, bringing the current store count to 10 Emirates World Stores and 9 travel retail outlets globally.  The airline has invested AED 174…