Ivory Coast renovates airports ahead of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

Source: https://news.abidjan.net/articles/725633/cote-divoire-aeroports-en-renovation-amadou-kone-invite-les-entreprises-a-livrer-les-travaux-fin-novembre-can2023

The Government of Ivory Coast is expected to complete renovation works on the airports of Korhogo (North), San-Pedro (SouthWest), Bouake and Yamoussoukro (Center) before the end of November 2023, local news outlet Abidjan.net has reported.

Works on the four major airports form part of efforts to prepare the country for the reception of other African countries during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations scheduled (AFCON) from January 13 to February 11, 2024.

Minister of Transport and Mayor of Bouaké the second largest city in Ivory Coast is spearheading the works and has urged contracted companies to deliver by the projected date.

Amadou Koné launched road maintenance works on tracks necessary for the smooth running of the competition in the city.

About 13.5km of roads are expected to be maintained in Bouaké, similar to works on four other cities including Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, San-Pedro and Korhogo.

“After the launch of the Works by the Prime Minister in Abidjan and Yamoussoukro, on behalf of the Government, I proceeded to the official launch of road maintenance works for the city of Bouaké in the presence of the local president of COCAN, the prefect of Bouaké and representatives of the Ministry of Road Equipment and Maintenance as well as those of the companies which will carry out this work,” Minister Koné was quoted by Abidjanan.net.

Ivory Coast is hosting the AFCON (CAN 2023) in six different stadiums nationwide including the Abidjan, Korhogo and San Pedro stadiums.

The 34^th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations organized by the Confederation of African Football will be hosted by Ivory Coast for the second time since 1984.

Wonder Hagan