Côte d'Ivoire

A very francophone 2015 elections round-up

Four Francophone African countries we reset to go to the polls in October. By the time of going to press one election (Burkina Faso) looked likely ... to be postponed by about a month, and another (Central African Republic) for several months, leaving just two (Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea) tipped to produce a near-certain winner.

Côte d’Ivoire elections: On the campaign trail

Campaigning in Côte d'Ivoire's 25 October presidential election is in its final stretch. President Ouattara's campaign has been the flashiest, ... with others struggling to raise funds and craft catchy messages.

Morocco: A battle royale

Three Moroccan banks – one part owned by a royal holding company – have led an expansion charge into sub-Saharan Africa. Now, they have changed ... tack, seeking slower growth and consolidation

Travel: Cote d’Ivoire’s capital, Abidjan à la carte

Bankers and ministers are heading to Côte d'Ivoire's commercial capital in May to chart a new financial path for the continent. they are not ... likely to make much progress on empty stomachs, so The Africa Report takes you on a tasty tour.

French retailer Fnac to open stores in Ivory Coast

French books and electronics retailer Fnac plans to open its first two stores in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in the coming months to exploit growing ... consumer demand in sub-Saharan Africa.

Côte d’Ivoire: All together now

Thirteen parties have formed a coalition to try to oust Ouattara at the polls ...

Manufacturing: Dangote’s ever-widening network of African production

Catching older European rivals like lafarge and Heidelberg Cement on the hop – both are now desperately scrambling to invest in african production ... – Dangote Cement has the continent in its sights.

Electricity: West Africa plans regional power market to bridge electricity gap

West Africa's regional body will pool its resources to establish an electricity market to end the blackouts that have blighted its 15 member ... states for decades.

Mining: dealing in the downturn

The dramatic fall in the gold price has exposed just how many miners did not save enough during the boom years. They are now looking to sell ... off non-essential assets, while new tax regimes and community activism add to their pressures.

Ghana’s emerging industry faces tough tests

Ghana is suffering from a precipitous drop in oil prices, delays to the gas processing plant and a maritime border dispute. ...