Topic
Côte d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire: Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), 2025
Foreign direct investment net inflows into Côte d’Ivoire rose to $2.03 billion in 2025, according to UNCTAD data. The figure marks a recovery from the previous year’s lower level and continues a multi-year upward trend in investment.
Cocoa Rebounds: What Higher Prices Mean for West and Central African Producers
Cocoa prices climbed around 3.18% to approximately $5,719 per tonne, bringing fresh attention to the economic impact on West and Central Africa's major producing countries. But the key question is not simply whether cocoa prices are rising — it is who ultimately captures the gains.
Commodities Focus: Brent Falls, Gold Holds Above $4,000, Cocoa Surges on Supply Concerns
Commodity markets took divergent paths in early August 2026 as Brent crude oil tumbled, gold remained resilient above $4,000 per ounce, and cocoa futures rallied sharply on fresh West African supply concerns. Explore the latest price movements and what they mean for African businesses and investors.
Africa's Cocoa Market After the Price Crash: What $4,000/t Means for Cameroon, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire
Cocoa futures have stabilized near $4,180 per tonne after a 64% drop from 2024 peaks. Here is how the slump impacts West African state budgets, farmers, and trade.