Ivory Coast Market Fire Highlights Infrastructure Weaknesses

Multiple market fires are occurring in Ivory Coast. At least six fires have been reported across the country since the start of 2026. The latest fire occurred in Bondoukou, in the northeast, causing significant damage and threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of merchants. The total losses are estimated to be several hundred million CFA francs.

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