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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • For Burkina Faso and Mali, two landlocked countries located in West Africa, asphalting road corridors is essential for access to seaports
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African Development Fund approves over €156 million for upgrase of cross-border roads connecting Burkina Faso and Mali with Côte d'Ivoire

A total of 242 km of road will be revamped in the two countries courtesy of funding from the Bank Group's concessional window and the Transition Support Facility

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (https://apo-opa.co/4f9eBTb) approved loans totalling €156.66 million on November 29 to Burkina Faso and Mali for the upgrading and asphalting of cross-border roads linking the two landlocked West African countries to Côte d'Ivoire. A total of 242 km of road will be…

African Energy Chamber

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    • African Energy Chamber (AEC) Urges Ivory Coast to Continue Being a Home of Oil & Gas (O&G) Investment
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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Urges Ivory Coast to Continue Being a Home of Oil & Gas (O&G) Investment

Ivory Coast is emerging as a key oil and gas player in West Africa, with major projects like Baleine and strong partnerships driving growth and boosting production capacity

Ivory Coast is emerging as a powerhouse in West Africa’s oil and gas industry, driven by a solid regulatory framework, attractive fiscal terms and innovative partnerships. Home to significant hydrocarbon reserves and progressive policies, the country has drawn investments from leading energy companies, cementing its status as a regional hub…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Regional Opportunities for Transitioning to Clean Cooking in West Africa Workshop

This initiative is designed to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions in the region, focusing on reducing health risks, environmental impact, and promoting economic opportunities through sustainable cooking technologies

Abidjan, November 26, 2024 – The city of Abidjan hosted the Regional Opportunities for Transitioning to Clean Cooking in West Africa workshop, organized by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and energy Efficiency (ECREEE) with the support of the European Union and The Enterprise Agency of the Netherlands (RVO) through their partnership…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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Countering terrorism and human rights expert to visit Côte d’Ivoire

The Special Rapporteur will assess the extent to which Côte d’Ivoire’s laws and practices to counter terrorism comply with international human rights law, including criminal laws and measures to counter the financing of terrorism and violent extremism

The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Ben Saul, will visit Côte d’Ivoire from 29 November to 9 December 2024. The Special Rapporteur will assess the extent to which Côte d’Ivoire’s laws and practices to counter terrorism comply with…

Amnesty International
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Côte d’Ivoire: Suspension of evictions in Abidjan must be followed with adequate support for the tens of thousands of affected residents

The forced evictions led to widespread human rights violations that impacted tens of thousands of people, as documented by Amnesty International

Responding to the Ivorian authorities’ decision to suspend eviction operations in the Autonomous District of Abidjan, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: “Amnesty International welcomes with relief the Ivorian authorities’ decision to suspend the eviction operations that began in January 2024. These evictions were…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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19th Session of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) General Assembly

Participants will have the opportunity to network with industry experts, share knowledge, and contribute to shaping the future of the regional electricity market

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) announces the 19th session of its General Assembly, which will take place from November 25 to 29, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This major event, organized in collaboration with CI-ENERGIES, will bring together key stakeholders in the energy sector…

United Nations (UN)
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Secretary-General Appoints Hélène N’Garnim-Ganga of Chad United Nations Resident Coordinator in Côte d’Ivoire

Ms. N’Garnim-Ganga brings more than 30 years of experience in development with a focus on institutional, operations, programme development and coordination

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Hélène N’Garnim-Ganga of Chad as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Côte d’Ivoire, with the host Government’s approval, on 24 November. Ms. N’Garnim-Ganga brings more than 30 years of experience in development with a focus on institutional, operations, programme development and coordination. She most recently served…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Competition Authorities of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Strengthen Their Collaboration

The 2nd meeting of the competition authorities of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) was held from 23 to 25 October 2024 in Abidjan, in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

In order to better contribute to the creation of a competitive framework and consumer protection, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) are putting in place a framework for cooperation in the face of the risks of overlap in the application of competition rules in Africa with the adoption of the African…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Champions Green Borders and Regional Security at the 2024 Abidjan Border Forum with a Call for Regional Cooperation and Climate Resilience

The Commissioner General of the Abidjan Border Forum, Mr. Diakalidia Konaté, opened the event by thanking all participants, partners, and stakeholders for their involvement in this important initiative

The 2024 Abidjan Border Forum officially opened on October 23, 2024, with a vibrant ceremony celebrating Africa’s unity and cultural diversity. The event brought together prominent dignitaries across the continent, setting the stage for impactful discussions on border governance, environmental cooperation, and regional security. In a powerful opening address, ECOWAS…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • AfDB Vice-President Solomon Quaynor (second from right) with, from right, AfDB Director Issa Maman-Sani , Seynabou Ba, Founder, ESG Africa, Frederic Wiltmann, Head of Project Team, MCDF, MFW4A Partnership Coordinator Marina Finken and AfDB Project Manager Uche Duru
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Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure is Critical for Africa’s Sustainable Development -- African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Vice-President (VP) Quaynor at Inaugural Africa Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Forum

The forum aims to catalyze collaboration and knowledge sharing on ESG issues, paving the way for the establishment of a centralised Africa ESG Information Disclosure Hub

“The importance of ESG disclosure for attracting finance for sustainable development in Africa cannot be overstated. It is no longer an optional add-on; it is a necessity if Africa is to thrive and not just survive in the 21st century,” stated Solomon Quaynor, African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Vice-President in…