Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Location: Presidential Palace, Abidjan

Presidency: His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic

1. Legislative and Financial Reforms

The Government has adopted two major bills to modernize the Ivorian financial sector, in line with WAEMU standards:

1. Banking Regulation: Integration of Islamic finance , framework for FinTech and regulation of electronic money operations.
2. Microfinance Reform: Improved governance, strengthened depositor protection and implementation of automated information systems to ensure the reliability of financial statements.

2. Security, Mines and International Cooperation

Several ratification decrees have been adopted to strengthen social protection and national security:

1. Mining Sector: Ratification of ILO Convention No. 176 to guarantee the health and safety of workers on mining sites and reduce environmental impact.
2. Security and Migration: Agreement with Italy to intensify the fight against terrorism and organized crime.
3. Gambling: Creation of the USSJH (Gambling Sector Surveillance Unit), a sworn intervention force tasked with monitoring and suppressing offenses in this sector.

3. Air Transport: Fare Reduction

In order to boost the competitiveness of Air Côte d'Ivoire and align with ECOWAS policies (December 2024), the Council has adopted:

1. A reduction and standardization of fees (passengers, safety, security).
2. A specific 25% reduction in passenger and security charges for flights within the ECOWAS zone.

4. Diplomacy and Appointments

1. Representations in Rome (FAO, IFAD, WFP):
2. Mr. Koffi ADJOUMANI is appointed Permanent Representative.
3. Mr. OUMAR Ouattara is appointed Deputy Permanent Representative.
4. New Ambassador: Approval granted to Mr. Nwaobiala Ezenwa Chukwuemeka to represent the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Ivory Coast.

5. Economic and Social Performance

World Economy and Cooperation

The Minister of Economy reviewed the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank.

Key points: Côte d'Ivoire was praised for its debt management and its new 2026-2030 National Development Plan. Signing of major financing agreements (MCC Compact, National Water Pact, and €500 million with ABD Group).

Public Enterprises

1. 2025 Results: Turnover of 4,728.3 billion FCFA (+1.2%).
2. Net result: Surplus of 240.3 billion FCFA .
3. Warning: 11 companies require a total recapitalization of 39 billion FCFA to restore their equity.

Gender Equality: Ivory Coast Leads the Way

According to the ECOWAS Gender Equality Index 2024, Côte d'Ivoire ranks first in the ECOWAS region with a score of 0.708 (compared to a regional average of 0.640). Performance is particularly strong in the education (0.948) and technology sectors.