Author: Stephane Lehou

On June 10, 2024, the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire was the venue for the pre-launch of SIADE. The event highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence in the defense and space sectors.

We were honored to count on the presence of the sponsor, Mr. Téné Birahima Ouattara, Minister of State, Minister of Defense of Côte d’Ivoire, who inaugurated the event by underlining the importance of AI in strengthening national security.

The event was also attended by the President’s Chief of Staff, Fidèle Sarassoro.

The event’s closing speech was delivered by the Minister of Digital Transition and Digitization, Mr. Ibrahim Kalil Konaté.

Networking sessions were one of the highlights of the day, where participants exchanged with experts and opinion leaders, making valuable connections and discussing current trends and challenges. Prospects for collaboration were discussed, paving the way for ambitious future projects.

We would like to thank the Director General of ARTCI, Ms Namahoua Touré, the CEO of SaH Analytics International, Mr Yaya Sylla, the President Olivier Piepsz of PROMÉTHÉE Earth Intelligence and the Director General of ONECI, Mr Christian Ago, for co-hosting this pre-launch event.

Thank you to all participants! Thanks to your presence, the pre-launch was a great success.
We look forward to seeing you at the launch of SIADE – Salon International de l’I.A, de la Defense et de l’Espace en 2025, which promises to be even richer in discoveries and opportunities.

At the first panel of Day 2 of the Cyber Africa Forum (CAF), entitled “Black Mirror: AI ethics in the age of misinformation”, a captivating discussion took place on the ethical implications of the encounter between misinformation and artificial intelligence (AI).

This panel featured renowned speakers, offering a unique perspective on the subject among whom were:
◼ Dr Yaya Sylla, President and CEO of SaH Analytics International,

◼ Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola, Chairman of the African Union Expert Group on Cybersecurity,

◼ Mohamed Amine Dahmani, Sales Director at ESET Afrique Francophone ,

◼ Jamal FOFANA, Partner at ASAFO & CO. and Bernard BARBIER, Chief Executive Officer of BBCyber.

◼ Isabelle D. Director of Operations, General Counsel, Genesis Holding Company – as Moderator.

The discussions shed light on the current and future ethical challenges linked to this convergence, highlighting the crucial importance of guiding the development of AI with respect for ethical values and fundamental rights.

At SaH Analytics International, we were privileged to celebrate International Women’s Rights Day.
The day was a valuable opportunity for all of us to recognise and celebr

Training in the use of the SITD Platform for the Ministry of Tourism 

The SITD Platform is a resource bringing together the majority of the country’s tourism heritage, meticulously geolocated on an intuitive and interactive interface. It offers a range of features designed to facilitate decision-making and improve the management of tourism resources.

A practical training session on the use of the SITD Platform was successfully conducted by the SaH Analytics International project team, with Marie Caplain, Touré Marc, Aziz Ouattara ,CAPM®, Stéphane Aristide Shekhina GNABA.
The aim of this training course is to empower the Regional Directors (RDs) and Departmental Directors (DDs) of the Ministry of Tourism with the following objectives:
Mastering the key functionalities of the SITD Platform.
Learning methods for analysing and interpreting geolocalised data.
Practical training for daily use within the Ministry of Tourism.

The SITD Platform represents a major asset for the Ministry of Tourism, providing an accurate and detailed overview of the country’s tourist heritage.

ate the outstanding achievements of women, as well as their crucial importance in our society.

We organised a special event to mark this significant occasion. On the programme, we had the pleasure of watching a video highlighting the inspiring journey of a remarkable woman, followed by a lively debate around the theme of gender equality and the challenges women face on a daily basis.

We look forward to continuing to work together to promote gender equality and create an environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Once again, many thanks to the management of SaH Analytics International, Mr Yaya Sylla and Ms Sali Sène Ouattara for your support.

At SaH Analytics International, we were privileged to celebrate International Women’s Rights Day.
The day was a valuable opportunity for all of us to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women, as well as their crucial importance in our society.

We organised a special event to mark this significant occasion. On the programme, we had the pleasure of watching a video highlighting the inspiring journey of a remarkable woman, followed by a lively debate around the theme of gender equality and the challenges women face on a daily basis.

We look forward to continuing to work together to promote gender equality and create an environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Once again, many thanks to the management of SaH Analytics International, Mr Yaya Sylla and Ms Sali Sène Ouattara for your support.

During the 15th edition of the AFRICA BANKING FORUM on 27, 28 29 February 2024.

At AFRICA BANKING FORUM, come and talk to our experts to find out how SaH Analytics International can help your financial institution achieve its objectives :
✅ Accelerate digital transformation.
✅ Improve Risk Management and Compliance.
✅ Increase revenues through real-time Customer Knowledge and Relationship Management.
✅ Enable enterprise-wide performance management.
✅ Develop data analysis and optimisation capabilities.
✅ Improve the protection of your infrastructure through cybersecurity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the opportunities for innovation and transformation in the African financial sector offered by leveraging your data.

⏩ Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of PLENARY SESSION 3: “Big Data and cloudification: Major assets for competitive banking dynamics” at the AFRICA BANKING FORUM 🏦

👀 Discover in pictures Mrs Sali Sène Ouattara, CEO of SaH Analytics International, sharing her expertise on the impact of Big Data and cloudification in the African banking sector.

🤝 Accompanied by Mr Akétchi Franck B. AKA from AFG Bank Côte d’Ivoire and Mr Yinka Daramola from QuCoon Limited, this session was brilliantly moderated by Mr Mouhamed THIOMBANE from Mazars.

A fascinating discussion exploring the prospects offered by these innovative technologies to strengthen the competitiveness of financial institutions in Africa! 🌍💼

A look back at the 11th edition of the CGECI ACADEMY 2023, which took place on 26 and 27 October at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire.
This year’s theme was “Sustainable Business Growth in Africa”.
SaH Analytics International was privileged to participate in a high-level panel discussion during this event.

Ms Sali Sène Ouattara, Deputy Managing Director of SaH Analytics International, took part in the panel on the theme “Security: A Secure Environment for Assured Competitiveness”.
Her speech highlighted the crucial importance of cybersecurity for business competitiveness. The security of data and systems is a key element in maintaining customer confidence and ensuring the long-term future of businesses.

Ms Fremi Yeo, Partner and Technical Director of LSC Consulting, provided essential perspectives on logistics security. In an increasingly connected world, protecting supply chains and logistics operations is of strategic importance to ensure business continuity.

Mr Tidiane TOURE, Managing Director of AENEAS Group West Africa, enlightened the audience on the challenges and solutions for personal security. Protecting employees, customers and assets is a key concern for any business wishing to prosper with confidence.

The panel was brilliantly orchestrated by Mr Ohiri Fernand BALLIET, an experienced moderator and expert in the field. The exchanges were rich in ideas, lessons learned and expertise shared.

This day at the CGECI ACADEMY 2023 was a real opportunity to connect with other professionals passionate about sustainable growth in Africa.

Event: The closing of the SITD platform project at the Tiama Hotel on the Plateau in Abidjan, this Monday 23 October 2023.

Opening speech by Mr Christian Bohouman, CFE, MWF (DIDDS) of the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure: An inaugural speech that marked the start of this exceptional day.

Then, a highlight of the day, the speech by Mr Yaya Sylla, CEO of SaH Analytics International. His vision and leadership laid the foundations for an exceptional day.

A detailed presentation of SaH Analytics International’s methodological approach by Marie Caplain: Behind the scenes of data collection in the field were presented. 143 field agents and our experts worked together to gather the data, correct it, process the GPS positions. To guarantee the quality of the data.

Live demonstration of the platform (SITD) by Marie Caplain and Christian Bohouman, CFE, MWF: An opportunity for guests to see the platform’s functionality and flexibility in action.

Discovery of the Pass Touristique: A novelty that impressed many by its necessity in tourism in Côte d’Ivoire.

And to round off the day on a high note, the speech by the Minister of Tourism and Leisure, Mr Siandou Fofana: A highlight highlighting the importance of innovation in the tourism sector.

📅 At the official opening ceremony of the workshop with the theme “CIOs at the heart of the paperless vision 2030”, held on Friday 13 October 2023 in Abidjan, the Minister for Communication and the Digital Economy, Amadou Coulibaly, called for greater collaboration between CIOs.

✍ The Minister expressed his satisfaction at the holding of this meeting aimed at strengthening coordination between the National Digitalisation Committee and the CIOs. He stressed that in order to carry out a successful digital transformation, it is imperative for CIOs to join forces.

💻 CnDigit projects aim to modernise technological infrastructures, promote emerging technologies, and encourage the adoption of best practice in digital governance. In recognition of its central role in the digitalisation of Côte d’Ivoire and its strategic partnership with several entities, SaH Analytics International was invited to this workshop. Marie Caplain, Project Manager Officer, gave a presentation on the mapping of the various services.

A look back in pictures at the 3rd edition of the IndabaX Abidjan artificial intelligence conference (C2IA), which began on 10 October 2023 and ended today at the Pôle Scientifique et d’Innovation of the Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Bingerville.

This year’s theme was “Artificial Intelligence and Smart City”.
The conference was a veritable festival of innovative ideas, and ended on a high note with a panel of high-level experts.

✍ Among the speakers, we were honoured to count Ms Sali Sène Ouattara, Deputy Managing Director of SaH Analytics International, Dr Philippe A. Pango, Special Advisor to the Ministry of Construction, Dr. Jules Kala from COMPAGNIE IVOIRIENNE D’ÉLECTRICITÉ and Dr. Beman Kamagaté from ESATIC.
The hot topic of discussion on the panel “Development of Smart cities in Côte d’Ivoire: Issues and Challenges”.

A fascinating conference that explored the opportunities and challenges of AI in the context of smart cities.