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Wave Côte d’Ivoire opens headquarters in Abidjan

By , based on Connection Ivoirienne

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Wave Côte d’Ivoire has opened a new headquarters in Cocody, Abidjan, after first establishing a presence in Bouaké. The move marks a new stage in the development of the digital financial services company in the country, reports Connection Ivoirienne.

Wave Côte d’Ivoire, the Ivorian subsidiary of mobile payment service Wave, has opened a new headquarters in Cocody, Abidjan, Connection Ivoirienne reports. The company is continuing its development in the country after establishing a presence in Bouaké.

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