Agricultural and Environmental Promotion: Journalist Carlos Dogba at the Head of REPA

On September 12, 2026, citizens gathered in Jacqueville to establish the Network for the Promotion of Agriculture and the Environment in Côte d'Ivoire (REPA-CI), aimed at combating desertification and pollution. Carlos Dogba was elected president for a three-year term. The network's objectives include promoting sustainable agriculture and raising awareness among landowners about the importance of improved agricultural techniques. Dogba called for collective action to preserve agriculture, viewed as the soul of Africa.