Lutte contre le tabac : Abidjan devient le fer de lance de la riposte africaine
The continental offensive against the illicit tobacco trade reached a new stage on Monday, March 23, 2026. Under the auspices of the Ivorian Minister of Health, Mr. Pierre N'gou Dimba , the Sofitel Ivoire Hotel in Abidjan hosted a strategic workshop bringing together 18 African nations . The objective was clear: to accelerate the ratification of the WHO protocol to eradicate illegal sales networks.
Based on the WHO Framework Convention, this protocol goes beyond mere words. It offers concrete tools to regain control of the market:
Did you know? Illicit trade not only harms public health by making tobacco more accessible; it deprives states of crucial tax revenues and directly finances organized crime.
Of the 72 global parties that have already adopted this protocol, Africa has 22. The goal of this two-day summit is to get the rest of the continent to adopt it.
| Objectives of the meeting | Methodology |
| Ratification : Finalize the process for at least 2/3 of the countries present. | Sharing expertise : Lessons learned from Benin, Kenya, Gambia and Ivory Coast. |
| Removing obstacles : Identifying and correcting technical and administrative barriers. | Co-construction : Developing solutions adapted to local realities. |
By leading this meeting through the National Tobacco Control Program (PNLTA) , Côte d'Ivoire is reaffirming its role as a regional driver. Abidjan is no longer content to be merely a host city; it is now establishing itself as the strategic platform for tobacco control in Africa.
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