Food Security Concerns Persist in Côte d'Ivoire Amid Ongoing Border Insecurity

Côte d'Ivoire's northern regions, including Bounkani and Tchologo, are expected to remain in Stress (Phase 2 of the IPC) from August to January 2027. The start of the harvest season in August/September will increase the availability of fresh produce on markets and access for households. However, the influx of refugees and pressure on host households' income and resources will limit seasonal improvement. Rising fuel costs, particularly in August 2026, will strain the purchasing power of poor households, especially in the north. Restrictions on cross-border trade and the suspension of Burkina Faso's cattle exports will continue to limit beef supply and maintain high meat prices. Alternative logistics chains will struggle to stabilize costs, prolonging the supply crisis in urban centers across Côte d'Ivoire.