Côte d’Ivoire : USD 6.8 billion in energy and mining deals signed with U.S. firms

On May 14, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire signed MoUs with several U.S. companies totaling USD 6.8 billion in investments. Key projects include a new oil refinery and the development of oil blocks by Valco Energy Systems. This marks a strategic push to boost local processing, create skilled jobs, and attract foreign expertise to build a strong national industry.