In the Gesco neighbourhood of Abidjan, 133 farmers saw their enclosures and fishponds demolished by the authorities on 21 February 2024 without prior adequate notice, as documented by Amnesty International. A site of almost four hectares had been granted to them in 2011 by a state-owned company for the creation of an agro-pastoral zone. The farmers’ association estimates the losses at around 650,000,000 FCFA — around 1 million euros. As of November 2024, no compensation had been paid, according to the farmers, who deplored the lack of information provided by the authorities.
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