So, it's honestly a big deal for any foreign company working in Ivory Coast right now. With this uprising and all the noise about kicking out old influences (like the French stuff), companies from abroad really have to watch their step. I know some businesses have already started pulling back because they hate not knowing what government rules or currency changes are coming next. Think about it—if you’re a French bank or a cocoa company and suddenly people are mad at anything linked to France, that messes with your whole business vibe.

I’ve heard some foreign brands get boycotted just because people want to support local stuff. Plus, companies might have to pay more for security or see their supplies stuck because of closed roads. If it turns into a full-on government change, foreign contracts might get reviewed or even canceled. That’s why, as much as everyone talks about Africa being a land of opportunity, times like these can really push foreign businesses to rethink if they wanna stick around or move their cash somewhere safer for now.