Jean-Louis Billon built a $1.2 billion palm oil empire, then chased Ivory Coast's presidency
Billionaires Africa | 27.06.2026 14:04
"Those who invest and take risks deserve to lead the way," Jean-Louis Billon told a roaring crowd in Dabou, a farming town west of Abidjan, in October 2025. "This is our moment." The moment did not last. Days later he finished a distant second in Ivory Coast's presidential election, with 3.09 percent of the vote.
