CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Mr. KASSOUM TRAORÉ APPOINTED ACTING DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE PORT AUTONOME D’ABIDJAN

The Board of Directors of the Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA), during its extraordinary session held on Monday, May 4, 2026, appointed Mr. Kassoum Traoré as Acting Director General of the PAA.

Previously serving as Director of Logistics within the institution, the Acting Director General is an experienced executive of the Port Autonome d’Abidjan, whose career reflects a thorough understanding of the operational, strategic, and organizational challenges of the port platform.

This appointment, which highlights the promotion of internal talent, is part of a commitment to managerial continuity and the consolidation of achievements, in an environment marked by increasing demands for performance, competitiveness, and modernization.

In his role, the Acting Director General will be responsible for ensuring the efficient management of port operations, maintaining the ongoing transformation momentum, and strengthening the position of the Port of Abidjan as a leading logistics hub in West Africa.

The Port Autonome d’Abidjan extends its best wishes for success in the performance of his duties.

Source: PAA