AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCocoa Price Shock, Regional Coordination: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire agreed to harmonize cocoa prices and align marketing calendars after global prices plunged, with leaders pushing for consultations between their cocoa agencies to protect farmers from volatility. Anti-Corruption Push: Côte d’Ivoire is set to adopt a whistleblower protection law after a validation workshop in Grand-Bassam, aiming to define reporting procedures, guarantee confidentiality, and shield reporters from retaliation. Digital Connectivity in Abidjan: Côte d’Ivoire granted Starlink the licences to operate, with services expected to launch in July 2026—another push to expand internet access beyond traditional telecom reach. Cocoa Sector Governance: At a high-level cocoa summit, Presidents Mahama and Ouattara backed price stability, environmental protection, and farmer-centered cocoa governance, including reinforcement of the Living Income Differential. Regional Security Watch: Gunfire and explosions hit Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport again, with Niger’s army repelling attackers and pursuing fleeing assailants. Culture & Literature: Sharjah’s Arab Poetry Forums will tour nine African countries including Côte d’Ivoire, spotlighting emerging poets across the region.
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