AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCocoa Virus Breakthrough: Côte d’Ivoire says it has developed “Vital Plus,” a natural organic biological solution to fight cocoa swollen shoot disease, aiming to cut reliance on imported inputs and speed up validation for wider use. Digital Rights & Cyber Laws: An Africanews Debates discussion warns that cybercrime rules across Africa—including a 2013 Ivorian law—are increasingly used to prosecute online criticism, raising alarms over freedom of expression. Energy & Power Access: A regional energy roundtable highlights how African governments and private developers are pushing new electricity projects, focusing on bankable power purchase agreements, grid access, and financing models to meet rising demand. Government Tech Push: Côte d’Ivoire is deepening cooperation with RASCOM to expand satellite-backed digital coverage and support its universal connectivity goals. AfCFTA Connectivity: Nigeria’s Air Peace says it is operationalizing AfCFTA by linking business and travelers to multiple West African capitals, including Abidjan, to boost intra-regional trade. U.S. Visa Policy: The U.S. makes a visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 30 African countries, a move that could affect travel planning for regional visitors. Youth Sports: The 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket opened in Abidjan with Cameroon’s dominant win over Senegal, setting an early competitive tone.
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