Côte d’Ivoire

Morocco-Côte d’Ivoire Relations Are Unique: FM

Abidjan - Muslimchronicle

Relations between Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire are “unique” with strong historical foundations, particular human and religious ties, and very fruitful economic cooperation, said minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita. In recent years, King Mohammed VI has given a strong impetus to these relations, especially through the many visits that the Sovereign has made in this brotherly country,Read more

King Mohammed VI to Pay Official Visit to Abidjan Ahead of EU-AU Summit

Rabat - Muslimchronicle

Many doubts have recently hovered over a possible visit by King Mohammed VI to Côte d’Ivoire. This has just been confirmed on the official Twitter account of the country’s presidency, which reads that King Mohammed VI is expected in Abidjan this Sunday, November 26 for a “friendship and work” visit. However, the duration of this royal visit was not communicated.TheRead more

Moroccan Ciments d’Afrique to Open Second Plant in Cote d’Ivoire

Rabat - Muslimchronicle

Morocco’s Ciments d’Afrique (CIMAF), a subsidiary of the Addoha group, is opening its second Ivorian cement grinding factory this Monday, November 20 in San-Pédro, the second largest port city in Côte d’Ivoire. With an annual capacity of 1 million tonnes, CIMAF San Pedro required an overall investment of USD 63 million and created 250 jobs. The new plant will bringRead more

UAE participates in 8th Francophone Games

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

A delegation from the UAE is participating in the 8th edition of the Francophone Games, hosted by the Cote d’Ivoire from 21st to 30th July, 2017, with the participation of over 60 French-speaking countries. The UAE delegation to Abidjan is led by Abdul Mohsin Fahad Al Dosari, Assistant Secretary-General of Sports Affairs at the General Authority of Youth and SportsRead more

Dolidol Launches New Factory in Abidjan

Casablanca - Arab Today

The Moroccan company Palmeraie Industries et Services has launched its new Dolidol factory in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire after 18 months of construction work. The group Palmeraie Industries et Service launched its new Dolidol factory for polyurethane foam and bedding in the industrial zone of Abidjan. The factory, which extends over 17,000 m2, required 18 months of construction work and aRead more

$450 Million for a Moroccan Project in Cote d’Ivoire

Rabat - Arab Today

King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Ismail, and the President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, presided over the presentation of the Bay of Cocody’s project safeguarding and enhancing progress the in Abidjan. The two head of states presided over the signing of a memorandum of understanding Monday, March 6, on the site that will soonRead more

King, Ivorian President Launch Construction Works of ‘Mohammed VI’ Mosque

Abidjan - Arab Today

King Mohammed VI accompanied by Prince Moulay Ismail, and President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, launched, on Friday in “Treichville” neighbourhood in Abidjan, the construction works of a mosque, which the Sovereign named after himself. This royal initiative mirrors the King’s willingness to place at the disposal of believers mosques where they can exercise their worshipRead more

Gallery list announced for 1:54 NY 2017

New York - Arab Today

1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair is pleased to announce the selected galleries for its third New York fair at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn. Taking place across May 5–7, the 2017 New York edition of 1:54 will welcome 19 galleries from Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Ghana, Italy, Kenya, Morocco, the UK, the US and South Africa, showcasing the work of moreRead more

AttijariWafa Bank Signs Two Momerandum of Understanding with Ivorian Military

Rabat - Arab Today

Attijariwafa Bank (AWB) has just signed two memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Defense of Côte d’Ivoire with the aim of improving working and living conditions in the Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire (FACI). These two important partnership agreements concern the financing of the Hexagone Project and the establishment of a credit granting scheme advantageous to the financing ofRead more

King’s Visit to Côte d’Ivoire, ‘Sign of Confidence & Friendship’

Abidjan - Arab Today

The visit of King Mohammed VI to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire is “a sign of confidence and friendship towards our country”, Côte d’Ivoire’s President, H.E. Alassane Dramane Ouattara, said. “We are delighted to welcome the King. Relations between Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco are very close”, the Ivorian Head of State told the press, expressing his pride to welcome theRead more