The capital of the Lôh-Djiboua region is about to undergo a small revolution. Alahassane Diakité , the member of parliament for the Divo district, officially announced on Monday, April 27, 2026, the upcoming launch of a new-generation technology school . This ambitious project is the result of close collaboration with Chinese investors.

An offensive economic diplomacy

This announcement was the highlight of a parliamentary briefing, held in the presence of the regional prefect, Célestin Womblégnon , and a mobilized public. The project did not come out of nowhere: it is the concrete result of a fact-finding mission conducted by the member of parliament in China last March.

The objective was clear: to demonstrate that Divo is not limited to its agricultural potential, but constitutes fertile ground for cutting-edge investments.

What you need to know about the project

The initiative has already entered its active phase, with several key milestones achieved:

1. Technical studies: A team of Chinese engineers visited the site in mid-April to select the ideal location.
2. Areas of Excellence: The institution will specialize in disruptive sectors such as:
3. Artificial intelligence (AI)
4. Data Science
5. Space technologies
6. Objective: To transform Divo into a strategic hub for technological innovation in Ivory Coast.

“Divo must become a benchmark. We want to move from being an essentially agricultural city to a hub for training and innovation,” said Alahassane Diakité.

A member of parliament with many roles

Elected as an independent in December 2025, Alahassane Diakité is no newcomer to the world of development. A seasoned businessman, he co-manages cocoa processing units with his twin brother. His commitment to this technology campus reflects his desire to create concrete opportunities for local youth and to sustainably modernize the economy of his constituency.