Abidjan Economie is a French-language digital news publisher focused on economic, financial and business developments in Abidjan and across Ivory Coast. It produces timely news reports, sectoral coverage and editorials on topics such as banking and insurance, energy and mining, transport and infrastructure, agriculture and agribusiness, fintech, investment and small-to-medium enterprise activity. Content is written for a readership that includes business professionals, investors, policymakers and an informed general public interested in economic affairs and public‑policy impacts. The organization emphasizes sector-specific reporting and event coverage—market updates, government policy briefs, industry interviews and analyses—that aim to inform commercial decision‑making and public debate. Its pieces are regularly authored by a set of recurring contributors and reporters, and its publishing cadence indicates frequent updates tied to major economic events and policy announcements. Abidjan Economie operates as a digital-native outlet, distributing written articles and opinion pieces and organizing content by topical categories to serve practitioners and readers seeking actionable economic information. Distinctive characteristics include a strong local and regional focus on Abidjan as the country’s economic hub, a practical orientation toward investment and enterprise issues, and a content mix of reportage, editorial commentary and sector guides. While most output is in French and oriented to West African economic contexts, the reporting is relevant to international stakeholders tracking Ivorian markets. No independent awards or a formal mission statement were identified in available public pages; the outlet’s role is best described as a specialized economic news source serving the national and regional business community.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2022
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
WhatsApp
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Aimé Aka et Konan Rodrigue
Directors:
Aimé Aka et Konan Rodrigue

Team

Full-time employees:
2
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
2
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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