Abidjan and Douala concessions up in the air

The disputed container terminal concession at Vridi, Abidjan, awarded to SETV and the Bollore group continues to cause problems. Last week 30 people were killed in Abidjan during anti-government protests that were in part related to this issue. The top management of the port authority were sacked and the president has still to select replacements. The directeur of affairs maritime and portuaires has advised that the Bollore licence has been suspended pending meetings that will commence in April.