
Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugr茅 Mamb茅 met with Tareq Muhmood, the regional president for Visa's CEMEA Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa zone, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau. Muhmood expressed Visa's intention to expand its activities in C么te d'Ivoire, highlighting the country as a "fantastic environment" for growing their business. He noted that this expansion aims to support digital payments within C么te d'Ivoire and neighboring West and Central African countries, fostering financial inclusion and economic development. Muhmood also emphasized Visa's goal to significantly contribute to the growth of the Ivorian economy, particularly through developing tourism and ensuring visitors can easily make payments to local merchants and economic operators. Visa officially opened its regional office in Abidjan in November 2017, following a memorandum of understanding.
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The Natyf+ C么te d'Ivoire streaming platform was officially launched on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Communication, Government Spokesperson, Amadou Coulibaly, the Minister of Culture and Francophonie, Fran莽oise Remarck, and the Ambassador of Canada to C么te d'Ivoire, S.E. Sandra Choufani, alongside numerous audiovisual professionals. This initiative is a direct outcome of SICA 2024 and follows discussions between the Ministry of Communication and Natyf TV, led by its President-Founder Jean-Yves Roux. Natyf+ C么te d'Ivoire aims to provide Ivorian and African creators with a dedicated platform to broadcast, promote, and monetize their content, thereby strengthening C么te d'Ivoire's position as a leading audiovisual and digital hub in Africa.

Germany's national football team held a training session two days before their match against C么te d'Ivoire in the 2026 World Cup. This news was published on Monday, June 22, 2026, by Abidjan.net TV. Other related videos include "Gbi de Fer congratulates the Elephants and salutes the mobilization of Ivorians," "The Elephants receive support from the President of the National Assembly, Patrick Achi," and "2026 World Cup: Statement by the President of the Ivorian Football Federation, Idriss Diallo." Additionally, a friendly match between France and C么te d'Ivoire showed behind-the-scenes footage of their last training session. A poll asks for predictions on the Elephants' last group stage match against Cura莽ao. An article from RFI on June 22, 2026, mentions C么te d'Ivoire's narrow loss to Germany in the 2026 World Cup.

The President of the Ivorian Football Federation FIF presented an Ivorian jersey to rapper Jay-Z. This gesture is in connection with the 2026 World Cup. The article was published on Monday, June 22, 2026, by Autre Presse TV.