Stories from Cote d'Ivoire

African nations can generate $469 billion in annual revenue without raising taxes, according to the African Development Bank. The report did not specify a timeline for this revenue generation.

The African Development Bank and the Africa Social Security Association have signed a pact to boost development financing in Africa.

The report said these elements as for the nation's well-being.

Local village notables indicated the landslide was triggered by a falling tree near a mining gallery. The incident was caused by artisanal work that did not respect safety standards.

The government of Ivory Coast has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). The commission has faced criticism regarding its independence since its establishment in 2001. The government spokesperson is expected to provide explanations for the decision.

Côte d'Ivoire is prioritizing digitalization and the development of data centers as key assets for economic transformation. The nation aims to digitize its entire territory and establish initial data centers as part of its digital transition strategy.

Former Guinean Prime Minister Ansanakuyate is serving as the ECOWAS chief negotiator for the Alliance of Sahel States. He held a nearly one-hour meeting yesterday with the President of Ivory Coast in Abidjan.

The Ivorian Bureau of Copyright collected 7.5 million euros in 2025. Deputy Director Serge Agpatou stated that generative AI poses a threat to the existing artist retribution system. He noted that AI could potentially undermine how creators are compensated. The institution is monitoring how AI tools impact creative rights. He noted that AI allows access to existing works, which could undermine current compensation structures.

Hezbollah utilizes various international networks to secure financing, including money laundering platforms in Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. A report has been released regarding the foreign financing of Hezbollah. Hezbollah relies on international networks to generate financial survival through drug trafficking in South America and diamond extraction in Africa. The group uses shell companies in Europe to launder this illicit money. This process allows the group to finance operations through seemingly legitimate commercial transactions. President Daniel Noboa has accused a number of Lebanese expatriates of playing a key role in financing Hezbollah. These funds are reportedly used to purchase weapons in Lebanon. The report specifically cites Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone as locations where Lebanese families transfer portions of their income to the group.

A discussion regarding producer protections highlighted that current regulatory ordinances for the coffee and cocoa councils do not include provisions to compensate individual farmers during market crises.