By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’Infodrome
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.
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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Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara met the World Trade Organization’s director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in Geneva on 29 October 2026. They discussed Ivory Coast’s trade and economic prospects, according to L’Intelligent d’Abidjan.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast · Source: L'Intelligent d'Abidjan ·
The international organisation Solidaridad launched its 2026-2030 agricultural strategic plan in Abidjan, aiming to support more than 100,000 new producers in Ivory Coast. The programme seeks to strengthen the sustainability of agricultural value chains after more than 17 years of activity in the country, according to Linfodrome.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast · Source: L’Infodrome ·
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said Ivory Coast continues to host large numbers of young people from neighbouring countries. He was speaking on 29 October 2026 in Geneva at the 8th Presidential Conference of the World Trade Organization, according to Linfodrome.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast · Source: L’Infodrome ·
WHO and UNESCO hold breast cancer walk in AbidjanThe WHO and UNESCO organised a breast cancer awareness walk in Abidjan on 30 October, followed by a fitness session, to mark the end of Pink October. Representatives of both organisations also discussed early screening and support for health facilities, according to the Ivorian Press Agency.
Petrol falls to 189.30 escudos in Cape Verde in NovemberIn Cape Verde, petrol falls from 197.20 to 189.30 escudos per litre in November, while several types of diesel also become cheaper. Fuel 380 and 180 and paraffin rise in price, while butane gas is unchanged, according to the Multisectoral Economic Regulatory Agency, cited by Expresso das Ilhas.The week in Africa
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