Defence, security and justice receive 1.766 trillion CFA francs in 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on AIP
Ivory Coast’s budget committees approved 1.766 trillion CFA francs for the ministries of Defence, Interior and Security, and Justice. Defence will receive 561.57 billion CFA francs, up from 491.59 billion in 2026, according to AIP.
Members of the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee of Ivory Coast’s National Assembly unanimously approved on Tuesday 10 November the 2027 budget proposals for the ministries of Defence, Interior and Security, and Justice and Human Rights, for a combined amount of 1.766 trillion CFA francs, the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP) reports. The Ministry of Interior and Security receives the largest allocation, with 1.05689 trillion CFA francs, compared with 945.60 billion in 2026.
The Defence budget stands at 561.57 billion CFA francs, compared with 491.59 billion in 2026. The funds will notably finance the modernisation of defence capabilities, border security and the operation of the armed forces, special forces and national gendarmerie, according to AIP. The ministry also plans investments to strengthen operational capabilities.
Of the 1.05689 trillion CFA francs allocated to Interior and Security, 265.21 billion is earmarked for financial support for decentralisation. Investments notably include the construction of the police academy in Korhogo, the rehabilitation of prefectures and sub-prefectures, and the acquisition of vehicles for prefectural authorities.
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has 147.76 billion CFA francs. Justice Minister Jean Sansan Kambilé presented four programmes aimed notably at the operation of the justice system, strengthening judicial and prison infrastructure, and improving access to justice services for the population, according to AIP.
