By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’Infodrome
From 2 November 2026, banks, fintechs and electronic wallets must apply BCEAO rules on free and capped transfers and their interoperability. These changes concern payment services in the countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, reports Linfodrome.
A free cataract surgery campaign is planned for 800 patients at Treichville University Hospital in Abidjan. The procedures are due to take place from 31 October to 13 November 2026, according to a statement from the organisers, who also warn against fraudulent requests for payment.
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The Ivorian Lethwei Federation held a free introduction to the martial art from Myanmar in the courtyard of Abobo town hall on 24 October 2026. The event aimed to introduce the discipline to young people, reports Linfodrome.
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The Ivorian government is maintaining the prices of petrol, diesel and domestic gas in November 2026. It is, however, raising industrial hydrocarbon prices in the autonomous district of Abidjan, according to Linfodrome.
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Ivorian Vice-President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné has called for closer ties between the state and businesses to better align training with labour market needs. He spoke on Thursday 29 October 2026 at the CGECI Academy, arguing that this cooperation would promote youth employment, Linfodrome reports.
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Ivorian village of Bambadougou connected to electricity gridThe village of Bambadougou, in the Adaou sub-prefecture of Ivory Coast, was connected to the electricity grid on 31 October 2026. Residents hope electricity will support education, economic activities and security, AIP reports.
Nigerian private sector expands with PMI at 55.7Nigeria’s private sector remained in expansion for the ninth consecutive month, with the PMI at 55.7 points in October, compared with 56.4 in September. Customer demand and new product launches supported activity, according to Stanbic IBTC Bank and its head of research, Muyiwa Oni.The week in Africa
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