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Abidjan

Abidjan is the economic capital and largest city of Côte d'Ivoire, located on the Gulf of Guinea coast in West Africa. Although Yamoussoukro is the official political capital, Abidjan remains the country's commercial, financial and industrial hub. The city has an estimated population of more than five-million people in its metropolitan area, making it one of the most populous urban centres in francophone Africa. Abidjan is home to the country's main port, the Port of Abidjan, which handles the majority of Côte d'Ivoire's international trade and serves as a key gateway for landlocked neighbours including Burkina Faso and Mali. The city's economy is driven by manufacturing, services, banking, telecommunications and logistics, with significant activity in cocoa processing, oil refining and light industry. Abidjan hosts the headquarters of numerous multinational corporations, regional offices of international organisations and the Abidjan Stock Exchange. Its infrastructure includes an international airport, an extensive road network and a developing public transport system. The city is divided into several communes spread across a lagoon system, connected by bridges including the landmark Houphouët-Boigny Bridge. Abidjan's strategic location, port facilities and concentration of skilled labour make it a focal point for foreign investment and regional trade in West Africa.

Abidjan Updates


Leslie Maasdorp, Hilina Legesse and British Embassy Addis Ababa development director Amanda McLoughlin
BII funds electric mobility in Ethiopia as it targets ‘frontier markets’ under Maasdorp
28th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) has committed $5-million in debt financing to Ethiopia’s Dodai as part of the company’s $13-million Series A round. A... 


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Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study update was completed in December 2025. 


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Doropo gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Côte d'Ivoire Council of Ministers has officially announced the award of a 14-year mining right for Resolute Mining's Doropo gold project. 


Sandvik Rock Processing screens are backed by extensive in-country expertise in West Africa, ensuring reliable support and optimal performance throughout their entire operational lifecycle
Sandvik Rock Processing deepens support across West Africa
19th January 2026

West Africa has long established itself as one of the continent’s most exciting regions for exploration and mining, and Sandvik Rock Processing continues to build on its strong footprint of... 


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