Abidjan’s national newspapers on Tuesday brought to light several significant national stories, primarily focusing on a heartfelt tribute to the President of the Republic in Kabadougou, the announcement of a substantial investment for the third phase of the Baleine oil field, and the ongoing preparations for the 80th anniversary celebration of the PDCI-RDA.
Regarding the presidential tour through Kabadougou, which saw immense appreciation for the Head of State’s development initiatives, the daily L’Avenir reported: « Infrastructures, roads, schools… : Kabadougou celebrates a “decade of transformation” ». The publication quoted Vice-Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara, who emphasized that « development is not a matter of chance ».
Echoing this sentiment, La Tribune featured on its front page: « Homage to the Head of State in Kabadougou: Téné Birahima inaugurates several important infrastructures ». The newspaper highlighted a key statement affirming that « President Ouattara seeks to reduce inequalities between regions ».
Economically, the much-anticipated announcement concerning the third phase of the Baleine oil field also received prominent coverage. L’Expression declared on its front page: « Hydrocarbons: 3rd phase of the Baleine field, Côte d’Ivoire and its partners announce a major investment ».
In a related report, Le Jour Plus stated: « Realization of the Baleine oil field phase 3: Eni, Petroci and Vitol commit to a 4 billion dollar investment », underscoring the monumental scale of this project for Côte d’Ivoire’s energy sector.
Finally, the preparations for the 80th anniversary of the PDCI-RDA, slated to take place in Abengourou, also captured significant media attention. Le Bélier announced: « 80 years of PDCI-RDA / Amoikon Banga (PCO): Abengourou prepares for a show of strength », specifying that the grand ceremony is scheduled for May 30.
Similarly, Le Nouveau Réveil headlined: « 80 years of PDCI-RDA: Indénié-Djuablin prepares something solid », relaying comments from the organizing committee’s president, Amoikon Banga, who projected the mobilization of « more than 10,000 militants ».