Ivory Coast

Sonitra says its final farewell

The liquidation of the company Société Nationale Ivoirienne de Travaux (Sonitra) has just been approved. The firm's finances were largely impacted by a dispute between the Ivorian State and the Israeli conglomerate Solel Boneh International.

Société Générale faces a flurry of resignations

Pending its sale, the leading banking institution in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is facing a series of departures of its senior executives.

Singapore's JB Cocoa factory project on stand-by in Abidjan

The chocolate subsidiary of the giant JB Foods has halted construction of its cocoa processing plant at Yopougon Akoupé Zeudji.

Transport Minister to take delivery of new Air Côte d'Ivoire plane at Airbus HQ

In mid-July, the European aircraft manufacturer will deliver an A330neo to Ivory Coast's national airline for flights between Abidjan and Paris. A second plane of the same type is expected in August.

Leading security firm Siga Sécurité entangled in legal battle

A main player in Ivory Coast's security sector, the company is caught up in a legal embroilment with its former French stakeholder.

Abidjan's new archbishop reconsiders predecessor's projects

Appointed last year by the pope, Ignace Bessi Dogbo intends to put on hold the construction of a vast real estate complex worth a total of €60m, in partnership with the French Duval group.

New pair of generals at Accra Initiative helm

A duo of Ghanaian generals recently took charge of the West African regional security organisation and have been tasked with revitalising it under the aegis of President Mahama.

Ivorian-Lebanese firm S3C to build cocoa bean grinding plant with France's Touton

The Coffee & Cocoa Marketing Company and Touton are discussing the joint construction of a bean grinding plant in Ivory Coast, with a scalable capacity of over 50,000 tonnes.

PM Ousmane Sonko mulls trip to Abidjan

The visit may take place in the first fortnight of April, and it would be Sonko's first to Ivory Coast since coming to office.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara, Emmanuel Macron, Ibrahim Traoré, Yoweri Museveni

Intrigues big and small... Every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRCMaman Marthe in the thick of UDPS crisis

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The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Africa, Gabon

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory CoastHimra, a rapper courted by Ivorian elite

AfricaSandra Kassab, the new AFD head who's hit the ground running

GabonRose Ougoumeboué, discreet face of Nguema's election campaign

Exim Bank, Trump's weapon against Beijing

US Exim Bank's new strategy of countering Chinese groups' activities could lead to a strengthening of its missions on the continent. A delegation from the institution is due to visit Abidjan shortly.

French space company 10 Nord sets up Ivorian subsidiary

French start-up 10 Nord, which specialises in spatial imagery, is preparing to open a subsidiary in Ivory Coast in the hopes of securing a share in the West African market.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory CoastSimon Seroussi, Israel's new ambassador

NamibiaFrieda Mukufa, a poet with a clear commitment

AlgeriaSelma Bakhta Mansouri, Tebboune's understudy on the continent

Visa strengthens its presence in Abidjan

The US payment solutions company Visa is planning a major expansion of its office in Abidjan with the aim of extending its activities to other countries on the continent.

Apix Energy, Lukoil's new vehicle in Africa

Several Litasco employees have joined forces to form a new Dubai-based trading company, Apix Energy, which has set its sights on the African continent. However, management denies any link between the two structures.