Abidjan press house rehabilitation to be completed by late November

The rehabilitation of the Maison de la Presse d’Abidjan (MPA) is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. During a site visit on September 24, 2026, Cissé Ibrahima Bacongo, the Minister-Governor of the Autonomous District of Abidjan, announced that the project is entering its final stages.

The modernization project, led by the Autonomous District of Abidjan, focuses on upgrading facilities, improving workspaces, and enhancing site security. The initiative aims to provide journalists in Côte d’Ivoire with a professional environment better suited to their activities.

Marie-Laure N’Goran, President of the Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire (UNJCI), expressed gratitude for the project, noting the critical condition of the premises prior to the renovation. Minister-Governor Bacongo emphasized that the project aligns with national goals to modernize public infrastructure and highlighted the essential role of the press in a functioning democracy.