Economy
Côte d'Ivoire's economy grows 4.6% in the second quarter, led by services
Services and construction drove output, while cocoa exports held steady despite lower prices.
Aya Kouassi
Editor-in-chief. Covers economy and public policy. Previously reported for regional business titles in Abidjan and Accra
International
IMF managing director praises Côte d'Ivoire's economic recovery
The fund highlighted growth, debt management and reforms to the business climate.
Opinion & Analysis
Opinion: the regional bond market is ready for longer maturities
A 20-year issue is a milestone, but secondary market liquidity still lags.
Economy
Draft 2027 budget set at 18.47 trillion CFA francs, up 6.4%
The government says the increase funds roads, health and education programmes in the regions.
Opinion & Analysis
Analysis: what the 2027 budget says about priorities in the regions
Spending is shifting towards secondary cities, with roads and clinics first.
Economy
First 20-year bond issued on the regional debt market
The issue was oversubscribed, a sign of investor confidence in the WAEMU zone.
National
BCEAO to require PI-SPI for interoperable mobile money transfers
From November, transfers between operators must go through the new platform.