Côte d’Ivoire: Businessman finds traction with smokeless, energy-efficient cooking stoves Published by Ange Kumasi on 11 November 2021 In a large workshop located in Abidjan, Ermann Zannou leads a team that produces dozens of ecologically-friendly stoves every day.
Ivory Coast – Africa’s best macro story? Published by Charles Robertson on 19 January 2017 Outlining the risks and opportunities in an economy which the IMF estimates is on course to double every decade.
The paradox of market-dominant minorities in Africa Published by Brian Klaas on 10 October 2016 Though the economies of many African countries are dominated by minorities, politicians often choose to accept the benefits.
Winners and losers: How are African governments progressing? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2016 Key findings from a decade of the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Rated according to their attractiveness for international brands.
Ivorian chocolate makers promote locally-made chocolate Published by Emilie Iob on 1 August 2016 Ivory Coast is the world’s top producer of cocoa, but hardly any of it is processed into chocolate there.
Foreign investment bouncing back in Ivory Coast Published by Emilie Iob on 11 January 2016 With an average annual growth of 9% in the past four years, Ivory Coast has become the rising economic star in West Africa.
‘Parlez-vous Anglais?’ Not understanding in Abidjan Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 February 2015 How we made it in Africa publisher Jaco Maritz shares his experiences from a recent visit to Ivory Coast.
SIFCA remaining positive despite losing CEO in Ivory Coast violence Published by Richard Miles on 2 October 2011 The SIFCA group is one of Africa’s biggest agro-industrial firms. The Abidjan-based company lost 24 employees in the recent Ivorian conflict, including its CEO. How we made it in Africa speaks to new CEO, Bertrand Vignes.
West African stock exchange to relocate to Mali Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2011 Bloomberg reports that West Africa’s regional stock market, the Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres, will relocate “temporarily” to Bamako, Mali after its offices in Abidjan, Ivory Coast were seized.
United Bank for Africa suspends Ivory Coast operations Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2011 Nigeria’s United Bank for Africa (UBA) has suspended operations of its Ivory Coast subsidiary due to the political crisis in the country.
Political crisis getting worse in Ivory Coast Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2011 Ivory Coast’s commercial capital Abidjan has seen a second day of clashes between supporters of President-elect Alassane Ouattara and security forces loyal to rival President Laurent Gbagbo.
Niger imports from Ivory Coast drops by 70% because of crisis Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 The political crisis in Ivory Coast has led to a 70% drop in exports from that country to Niger.
Ivory Coast faces severe economic consequences if deadlock not resolved Published by Julien Veron on 7 December 2010 Ivory Coast faces severe economic consequences if the impasse between election winner Alassane Ouattara and rival Laurent Gbagbo is not resolved.
