Italy and Côte d’Ivoire strengthen cooperation on border management: four police posts inaugurated under the CIVIT project
The inauguration ceremony for four border police posts built under the CIVIT project was held on Saturday, 17 October 2026, in Dohouba, western Côte d’Ivoire. The project is funded by the Italian Ministry of the Interior and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in cooperation with the Ivorian authorities. The ceremony was attended […]
Read moreItaly–Côte d’Ivoire Week: A High‑Level Series of Economic Initiatives Concludes in Abidjan
A week of intense Italian economic and commercial promotion in Côte d’Ivoire has just concluded in Abidjan. The initiative brought together, in a coordinated and synergistic manner, all the main institutions of the Italian System, working in close collaboration with—and under the coordination of—the Embassy of Italy in Abidjan, alongside strong engagement from the Ivorian […]
Read moreItalian participation to the International Food Processing & Packaging Fair (Abidjan, 08-10 October 2026)
The official opening ceremony of the International Food Processing & Packaging Fair took place today, 8th October 2026, at the Abidjan Exhibition Park. The event brings together, under one platform, the fairs West Africa Agrofood and West Africa PlastPrintPack (organized by the German company FairTrade), Côte d’Ivoire FoodExpo and Côte d’Ivoire HoReCaExpo (organized by the […]
Read morePresentation event of Fieravicola (Abidjan, 8 September 2026)
On 8th September 2026, the presentation event of Fieravicola took place in Abidjan. Fieravicola is an international exhibition dedicated to the entire poultry sector and a leading European platform for innovation, technology, biosafety and sustainable development. The next edition will be held in Rimini from 20 to 22 April 2027. The initiative, organised by ITA […]
Read moreScholarships offered by the Italian Government (a.y. 2026–2027) – Publication of the final ranking lists of winners and reserves
Please be informed that the final ranking lists of successful candidates and reserves for the scholarship programme offered by the Italian Government for the academic year 2026–2027, for Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone, have been published. The high number of applications received and the excellent profile of the candidates made the selection process particularly […]
Read moreNew procedures for study visas
The Embassy of Italy in Abidjan informs that, starting today and until 30 November 2026, students wishing to continue their university studies in Italy may submit their study visa application directly at the VFS Centre, without the need to book an appointment. This simplified procedure applies to students who hold: the pre‑enrolment confirmation issued by […]
Read moreConsultative Group for the Financing of the National Development Plan 2026–2030 (Abidjan, 8–9 July 2026)
The Embassy of Italy in Abidjan took part, on 8 and 9 July, in the Consultative Group for the financing of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030, during which the Ivorian authorities presented the country’s new development strategy to international partners. The event recorded a very high level of participation, with over three thousand delegates […]
Read moreCelebrations of the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic in Abidjan (2 June 2026, Abidjan)
On June, 2nd 2026, the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day were held in Abidjan, in the presence of the Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nialé Kaba, the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture, the Italian community, local and traditional authorities, the diplomatic corps, and all friends of Italy. The event […]
Read morePresentation of the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of Italy to Liberia (24th–27th May, Monrovia)
On Monday, 25th May, the Ambassador of Italy, Roberta Di Lecce, presented her Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., thus formally marking the beginning of her mandate in the country. During the audience, Ambassador Di Lecce and President Boakai reviewed the state of bilateral relations between […]
Read moreCelebration of the Italian Design Day in the World (Abidjan, 4 May 2026)
On the occasion of the First Edition in Côte d’Ivoire of the Italian Design Day, the conference “Rethinking Regeneration” was held today, Monday 4th May 2026, at the Sofitel – Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. The event focused on the role of design as a tool for innovation, sustainability, and shared growth between Italy and Côte […]
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