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A new MEI study highlights the importance of micro-entrepreneurs in supplying drinking water to poorer neighbourhoods in Ivory Coast
MONTREAL, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An informal network of small private operators ensures an essential supply of drinking water in some of the poorer neighbourhoods of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Cost, shows a new study conducted by the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Monday 12 May 2025, concluded his Working Visit to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The visit centred on the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which was held under the theme, “Can a New Deal Between State and...

President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Côte d’Ivoire, 12 to 13 May
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, undertake a Working Visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The visit is centred on the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum,...

Ivorian Men Arrested for International “Sextortion” and Money Laundering Scheme Resulting in Minor’s Death
Four men in Côte d’Ivoire have been arrested on criminal charges relating to their role in an international “sextortion” scheme that targeted thousands of victims, including minors, throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France,...

Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead....

Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister of International Development for Norway Joins GCA Advisory Board
Washington DC, USA, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is pleased to announce that Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister of International Development for Norway formally accepted an invitation to serve on GCA’s...

President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands Joins GCA Advisory Board
Rotterdam, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced that H.E. Dr. Hilda Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, has joined its Advisory Board. President Heine, widely respected as a...

Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Debate on events in DRC
The Speaker/Chairperson Ministers and Deputy Ministers Members of Parliament Ladies and Gentlemen Allow me to thank the Speaker for allowing us time and space to debate this very important and yet tragic matter which attracted a lot of public...

NJ Ayuk Supports Ivory Coast's Energy Initiatives, Emphasizing Local Benefits
SOUTH AFRICA, December 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ivory Coast, Abidjan Ivory Coast is making significant progress in the oil and gas industry, according to Mr. Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). Ayuk highlighted...

Fortuna updates Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Séguéla Mine, Côte d'Ivoire
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources at its Séguéla Mine with the discovery of over 500,000 gold ounces of...

Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress ahead of MC14
Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations on market access, domestic support and export restrictions on food as well as on food procurement at administered prices for developing economies' public stockholding (PSH) programmes, and...

November 2024: A Month of Radiance for Côte d'Ivoire in London
November marked a turning point in Côte d'Ivoire's strategy, positioning the country as a key player through its culture, gastronomy, tourism and diplomacy. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- November...

Fortuna intersects 7.2 g/t Au over 31.5 meters at Kingfisher, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration programs at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. Paul Weedon, Senior Vice President of...

Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Provides Essential Medical Aid to Ghana and the Ivory Coast
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) provides medical supply for communities in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, filling a gap in the healthcare sector SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The lack of medical aid is...

Minister Dion George attends 10th special session of AMCEN in Côte D'ivoire, 3 to 6 Sept
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will participate in the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), taking place from 3-6 September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte...

FALANA AND JEUNE LIO SET TO PERFORM AT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY IN ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Harith General Partners JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Falana and Jeune Lio are set to perform at...

BRIDGEWATER AND GLOBAL CITIZEN LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY COMING TO ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE ON OCTOBER 9-10
Convening political, private sector, cultural and philanthropic leaders, assembly to call on G20 Governments to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural...

Minister Gwede Mantashe: Investing in African Energy Conference
Remarks by the honourable Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference Master of Ceremonies, Ms Lebo Lion Your Excellencies, Ministers present here Deputy Minister of Mineral and...

Minister Dion George: First 100 Days in Office
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr Narend Singh, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen Deputy Minister Singh and I welcome and thank you for joining us as we mark and reflect on the first 100 Days in office. Before...