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US declares economic war on Africa
(MENAFN) In April, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs of up to 50% on imports from African nations, effectively dismantling the preferential trade benefits offered by the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA had...

A new MEI study highlights the importance of micro-entrepreneurs in supplying drinking water to poorer neighbourhoods in Ivory Coast
MONTREAL, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An informal network of small private operators ensures an essential supply of drinking water in some of the poorer neighbourhoods of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Cost, shows a new study conducted by the...

From Cocoa to Currency: Dr. Dominic Joshua Advocates Agribusiness as Key to Nigeria’s Economic Resilience
LAGOS, NIGERIA, May 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With Nigeria's economy facing rising inflation, dwindling foreign exchange reserves, and the challenges of policy instability, agro-investor and Managing Director of Cultivate Africa, Dr. Dominic...

Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead....

WTO, IFC launch joint publication on trade finance in Central America and Mexico
The report finds that trade and supply chain finance (TSCF) supports 8 per cent of Mexico’s goods trade, 12 per cent of Guatemala’s, and 10 per cent of Honduras's. In the case of Mexico, only about a quarter of merchandise importers and exporters...

Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress ahead of MC14
Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations on market access, domestic support and export restrictions on food as well as on food procurement at administered prices for developing economies' public stockholding (PSH) programmes, and...

Port Connect Africa 2025: The Premier Conference Transforming Africa's Trade & Port Infrastructure
Global Industry Leaders Unite in Ivory Coast to Unlock Investment Opportunities, Foster Innovation, and Drive the Future of Maritime Trade in Africa ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, March 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural PortConnect Africa...

NJ Ayuk Supports Ivory Coast's Energy Initiatives, Emphasizing Local Benefits
SOUTH AFRICA, December 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ivory Coast, Abidjan Ivory Coast is making significant progress in the oil and gas industry, according to Mr. Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). Ayuk highlighted...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Debate on events in DRC
The Speaker/Chairperson Ministers and Deputy Ministers Members of Parliament Ladies and Gentlemen Allow me to thank the Speaker for allowing us time and space to debate this very important and yet tragic matter which attracted a lot of public...

Fortuna updates Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Séguéla Mine, Côte d'Ivoire
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources at its Séguéla Mine with the discovery of over 500,000 gold ounces of...

November 2024: A Month of Radiance for Côte d'Ivoire in London
November marked a turning point in Côte d'Ivoire's strategy, positioning the country as a key player through its culture, gastronomy, tourism and diplomacy. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- November...

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Provides Essential Medical Aid to Ghana and the Ivory Coast
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) provides medical supply for communities in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, filling a gap in the healthcare sector SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The lack of medical aid is...

Minister Dion George attends 10th special session of AMCEN in Côte D'ivoire, 3 to 6 Sept
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will participate in the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), taking place from 3-6 September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte...

CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, education,...

FALANA AND JEUNE LIO SET TO PERFORM AT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY IN ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Harith General Partners JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Falana and Jeune Lio are set to perform at...

BRIDGEWATER AND GLOBAL CITIZEN LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY COMING TO ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
Convening political, private sector, cultural and philanthropic leaders, assembly to call on G20 Governments to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural...

Minister Gwede Mantashe: Investing in African Energy Conference
Remarks by the honourable Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference Master of Ceremonies, Ms Lebo Lion Your Excellencies, Ministers present here Deputy Minister of Mineral and...

Altera Infrastructure’s FPSO Petrojarl Kong and FSO Yamoussoukro are ready to leave for Côte d'Ivoire for phase 2 of Eni’s Baleine development project
WESTHILL, United Kingdom, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Altera Infrastructure celebrated the naming of its Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel, FPSO Petrojarl Kong and its Floating Storage and Offloading vessel, FSO...

Xiang Lingyun was awarded the title of “Envoys of Friendly Exchanges Between China and Côte d'Ivoire” by the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Beijing, China, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 28, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire in China announced that Professor Xiang Lingyun, an economist residing in the United States, was awarded the title of "Envoys of...

Setting up Côte d'Ivoire’s cocoa sector for climate resilience
Cocoa producers in Côte d'Ivoire have faced increasing climate challenges, as cocoa crops are highly sensitive to weather changes. With support from FAO and the Green Climate Fund, they have adopted agroforestry practices, making the crops more...