Bodo (N’douci): Tensions between the population and law enforcement after a land dispute

The locality of Bodo, in the sub-prefecture of N’douci, has been experiencing tensions since May 9, 2026, due to a land dispute related to a factory project by a Chinese group. Landowners are protesting the acquisition conditions, particularly the proposed price of 1000 CFA francs per square meter, and are demanding a partnership agreement instead of a simple land transfer. Discussions between village representatives and the president of the Agnéby-Tiassa Regional Council escalated, leading to a heavy presence of law enforcement in the area.