AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIvory Coast Digital Infrastructure: Ivory Coast is set to open its first state-owned data center in 2027, with a US$66m financing guarantee from the US Export-Import Bank, inside the VITIB zone in Grand-Bassam near Abidjan—construction already reported over 20% complete by late 2025. Cocoa & Finance: Dutch development bank FMO approved a €20m (US$23.23m) working-capital facility for Ivory Cocoa Products (ICP) to secure sustainably sourced beans and keep processing steady amid global price swings. Coastal Erosion Warning: A Harvard-led study says parts of West Africa’s coast are eroding up to 30 feet per year, with “hard” sea barriers protecting one area while worsening erosion elsewhere—research delivered to planners in Accra, Abidjan and Lagos. Informal Economy in Abidjan: A new AFP report highlights how Abidjan’s street vendors and other informal workers keep cities running, even as municipal officers pursue pavement stalls. Regional Business Climate: MTN reports strong H1 2026 growth, citing momentum across markets including MTN Ivory Coast, as it pushes its Ambition 2030 strategy. Immigration Policy: The UK raised minimum student visa funds for applicants from 15 West African countries effective Nov 30, 2026, with higher monthly thresholds for London and outside London.
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