# Côte d'Ivoire technological and economic expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cte-divoire-technological-and-economic-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-26T20:25:59.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Côte d'Ivoire is expanding its international economic and technological partnerships through new agreements and hosting duties. During the Africa Space Expo in Abidjan, the nation officially signed the Artemis Accords, joining the NASA-led framework for peaceful lunar and Mars exploration. This makes Côte d'Ivoire the 75th global signatory and the ninth African nation to join the accord. The signing, which took place during the expo held from September 24 to 26, 2026, aims to facilitate scientific data sharing and astronaut assistance. The expo brought together representatives from approximately 50 countries to discuss the application of space technologies in sectors such as agriculture, telecommunications, and disaster management. Additionally, Côte d'Ivoire has been selected to host the 2027 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, organized by the Corporate Council on Africa. The summit is intended to catalyze trade and strategic cooperation between the United States and the African continent. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Côte d'Ivoire joins Artemis Accords at Africa Space Expo Côte d'Ivoire has signed the NASA-led Artemis Accords during the Africa Space Expo in Abidjan, becoming the ninth African nation to join the lunar exploration framework. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cte-divoire-joins-artemis-accords-at-africa-space-expo ### 2026-09-24: Côte d'Ivoire to host 2027 U.S.-Africa Business Summit Côte d'Ivoire will host the 2027 U.S.-Africa Business Summit and has signed the NASA-led Artemis Accords, marking significant advancements in its economic diplomacy and space technology ambitions. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/africa-space-expo-opens-in-abidjan-with-us-participation --- Cite as: Côte d'Ivoire technological and economic expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cte-divoire-technological-and-economic-expansion