ABIDJAN — The government of Côte d’Ivoire has suspended 22 driver’s licenses as part of its continuing campaign against dangerous and unlawful conduct on the country’s roads.
The suspensions were ordered during the sixth 2026 session of the national commission responsible for withdrawing and suspending driver’s licenses, held in Abidjan on July 30.
The commission examined 41 cases during its July deliberations and suspended licenses in more than half of them. The action forms part of the government’s broader effort to combat unsafe driving and strengthen accountability among motorists.
The suspensions demonstrate the use of administrative penalties alongside traffic policing, public education and road-safety campaigns. Removing dangerous drivers from the road may also deter speeding, reckless driving and other conduct that places passengers, pedestrians and motorists at risk.
Road crashes carry significant social and economic consequences, including deaths, injuries, medical expenses, property damage and lost productivity. Effective enforcement will depend on consistent penalties, transparent procedures and continued investment in safer roads and driver education.
National Cleanliness Week to Begin in Yopougon
Separately, the government announced the 2026 National Cleanliness Week under the theme “Community Engagement for a Clean Côte d’Ivoire.”
The campaign will be officially launched on August 2 at Yopougon City Hall. Minister of Hydraulics, Sanitation and Hygiene Amédé Koffi Kouakou is expected to visit four neighborhoods in the municipality to evaluate local conditions and encourage community-led sanitation activities.
Local sanitation committees and volunteers who have contributed to improving their communities will also be recognized during the campaign. Residents will receive guidance on responsible waste management and maintaining cleaner public spaces.
According to the government, Abidjan generates between 4,500 and 5,000 metric tons of waste each day, placing considerable pressure on collection systems, disposal facilities and local communities.
The initiative is intended to encourage residents, businesses and local authorities to share responsibility for keeping streets, neighborhoods and public areas clean. It also connects environmental cleanliness with public health, civic responsibility and urban development.
Together, the road-safety and sanitation initiatives reflect a broader government effort to strengthen civic responsibility and improve everyday public conditions across Côte d’Ivoire.