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Author: ivoireactu.netPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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President Alassane Ouattara has appointed Ibrahime Coulibaly-Kuibiert as the head of the State Council. Additionally, the Ivorian government has initiated a reform of the electoral system with the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). In the economic sector, new retail prices for hydrocarbons have been in effect since May 1, 2026. In Bouaké, the prices of essential goods such as rice, oil, and sugar remain controlled despite the global crisis.

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