Abidjan’s daily newspapers, circulated on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, highlighted significant national developments, focusing on the heartfelt tribute paid to the President of the Republic in Kabadougou, the announcement of a substantial investment for the third phase of the Baleine oil field, and the ongoing preparations for the PDCI-RDA’s 80th-anniversary celebration.

Regarding the Kabadougou tour, which prominently featured an acknowledgment of the head of state’s development initiatives, the daily L’Avenir declared: “Infrastructures, roads, schools…: Kabadougou celebrates a ‘decade of transformation’.” The publication cited Vice-Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara, who emphasized that “development is not a matter of chance.”

Echoing this sentiment, La Tribune’s front page announced: “Homage to the head of state in Kabadougou: Téné Birahima inaugurates several important infrastructures.” The newspaper underscored a statement affirming that “President Ouattara is committed to reducing inequalities among regions.”

On the economic front, the revelation concerning the third phase of the Baleine oil field also garnered considerable attention. L’Expression prominently featured: “Hydrocarbons: 3rd phase of Baleine field, Côte d’Ivoire and its partners announce significant investment.”

Similarly, Le Jour Plus reported: “Completion of Baleine oil field phase 3: Eni, Petroci, and Vitol commit to a $4 billion investment,” highlighting the project’s immense scale for the Ivorian energy sector.

Finally, the preparations for the PDCI-RDA’s 80th-anniversary celebration in Abengourou also captured the newspapers’ focus. Le Bélier announced: “80 years of PDCI-RDA / Amoikon Banga (PCO): Abengourou prepares for a show of strength,” specifying that the grand ceremony is scheduled for May 30.

In a related report, Le Nouveau Réveil headlined: “80 years of PDCI-RDA: Indénié-Djuablin prepares for a robust event,” relaying remarks from the organizing committee’s president, Amoikon Banga, who anticipated the mobilization of “more than 10,000 militants.”