A Friday to consolidate a strategic partnership. It is in this logic that Kassoum Traoré, General Director of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA), received a delegation from Côte d'Ivoire Terminal (CIT), a few days ago, marking a new stage in the relationship between the port authority and its concessionaire.
A new stage is beginning in the partnership between the first Ivorian port platform and one of its historic industrial operators. On June 26, 2026, the Director General of the Autonomous Port of Abidjan received a delegation from Grands Moulins d'Abidjan to discuss the logistical future of the milling group.
In a context of strong competition on the Ivorian cement market, marked in particular by the entry into the running of Dangote Cement, the Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA) and the Association of Cement Producers of Côte d'Ivoire (APCCI) have chosen to close their ranks. The Director General of the PAA, Kassoum Traoré,...
The ecological transition is no longer based solely on environmental policies. With the “Green Cities in Action for Africa” project, Côte d’Ivoire intends to mobilize international funding to sustainably transform its urban spaces and strengthen their capacity to adapt to climate risks. Receiving a delegation from the...
Ivory Coast has just taken a decisive step in its march towards sustainability. The country officially launched a new 2026-2028 Cooperation Framework with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on June 25, 2026. A strategic partnership that aims to accelerate the implementation of national climate commitments and att...
With the inauguration of the European Cancer Institute in Bingerville, Ivory Coast has its first private establishment entirely dedicated to cancer care. Equipped with the latest generation of radiotherapy and chemotherapy equipment, the center plans to accommodate up to 1,800 patients per year.
The Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA) recently welcomed a delegation of 47 senior trainee officers from the 5th General Staff Course of the Republic of Guinea. Received by Director General Kassoum Traoré, these soldiers came to draw on Ivorian know-how in governance, security and economic development, as part of a study...
On June 23, 2026, Abidjan hosted the opening of the 12th Regional Workshop dedicated to the implementation of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) projects in West and Central Africa (WCA), coupled with the 3rd Regional Farmers Forum (R-FAFO). The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Pr...
The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné, received a delegation from the Israeli group Ekobell to take stock of the Daloa Irrigated Rice Project (PRIDA), on June 22, 2026. Driven by a clear ambition (to develop 3,500 hectares of irrigated areas), this project could profound...
The Autonomous Port of Abidjan (PAA) and the world leader in container shipping are strengthening ties. A high-level audience held on June 22, 2026 between the CEO of the PAA of Kassoum Traoré and the management of MSC Côte d'Ivoire opened the way for new common ambitions to strengthen the competitiveness of the Ivoria...
The Autonomous Port of San Pedro welcomed an imposing delegation from the European Union, led by its Ambassador to Ivory Coast Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, accompanied by the ambassadors of the Netherlands, Spain as well as representatives of the embassies of Belgium and Germany. This high-level visit highlighted two c...
Over three days, Abidjan opened a tripartite workshop bringing together the Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources (MIRAH), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The objective was to validate a draft order on the marking of fishing gear....