Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (pictured) signed several decrees validating the first government of the newly appointed Prime Minister Patrick Achi.
The new government welcomes onboard new heads including Kandia Kamissoko Camara who replaced Dr. Flindé Albert as the Foreign Minister and Félix Anoblé, who replaced the ex-Minister of Handicrafts Sidiki Konaté. Téné Birahima Ouattara kept his position as Minister of Defense and General Vagondo Diomandé remained the Minister of the Interior and Security. Overall, 37 ministers will aid Prime Minister Patrick Achi, while 4 secretaries of state and 2 cabinet members were also appointed.
These appointments come a few days after the dissolution of the government formerly headed by Hamed Bakayoko, who died on 10 March 2021. The Ivorian president also announced the appointment of Eugène Aka Aouélé as head of the Economic, Social, Environmental, and Cultural Council.
The new ministers will officially take part in the First Council of Ministers on April 7.
Omer-Decugis & Cie acquired 100% of Côte d’Ivoire–based Vergers du Bandama. Vergers du Band...
Eritrea faces some of the Horn of Africa’s deepest infrastructure and climate-resilience gaps, lim...
Huaxin's $100M Balaka plant localizes clinker production, saving Malawi $50M yearly in f...
Nigeria seeks Boeing-Cranfield partnership to build national aircraft MRO centre Project aims t...
BCEAO keeps key lending rate at 3.25% and marginal rate at 5.25%. UEMOA growth reaches 6.6%...
Egypt launches tender for private operator at Hurghada International Airport Move part of plan to upgrade 11 airports, double tourist numbers by 2030...
Tanzania signs deal to revive Bagamoyo port with Africa Global Logistics Project includes 3 berths at Bagamoyo, 2 more at Dar es Salaam port...
African ministers adopt Algiers Declaration on regulating global digital platforms Framework seeks fairer terms with OTTs, stronger data and AI...
Ghana’s Q3 2025 GDP grew 5.5%, led by agriculture and services Growth slowed due to hydrocarbons slump and weak industrial performance...
Cameroon’s REPACI film festival returns Dec. 11-13 with 135 short films Events include screenings, masterclasses, panels on social cinema and...
Cidade Velha, formerly known as Ribeira Grande, holds a distinctive place in the history of Cape Verde and, more broadly, in the history of the Atlantic...