National Shea Butter Fair: Mrs. Ouattara Reaffirms Her Commitment to Women's Economic Empowerment

Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of Côte d'Ivoire, met in contact with a delegation from the National Shea Butter Fair (SNKA) on September 29, 2026, ahead of the event scheduled for October 13-14, 2026, in Abidjan. Led by Madame Kouadio-Koné Minafoun Pinguey, the delegation presented a project to organize the shea butter sector, promote local processing, strengthen women's cooperatives, attract investors, and create economic opportunities for rural women. The First Lady praised the initiative as a significant contribution to female economic leadership and sustainable development of the sector, reaffirming her support and wishing the organizers success.