AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Tensions in Côte d’Ivoire: President Alassane Ouattara says he will seek a fourth term in October, reigniting anger after key opposition figures were barred from the ballot and sparking street protests in Abidjan’s Yopougon. Flood Crisis: Heavy rains have killed at least 59 people in Côte d’Ivoire since mid-May, with Abidjan suburbs hit hardest, while Ghana reports 12 deaths; officials warn the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue. Cross-Border Prison Death Row: Nigeria summoned Côte d’Ivoire’s ambassador and demanded compensation after Nigerian trader Usama Murtala died in Abidjan’s MACA prison following detention without charge; Nigeria also pushed for a full probe into the case of six detained traders. Energy Push: Côte d’Ivoire opened the 52.4MW Ferke solar plant, aiming to expand renewables and supply hundreds of thousands of households. Trade & Diplomacy: A China import expo symposium in Abidjan promoted zero-tariff access for African goods, while Australia named Keara Shaw as High Commissioner to Ghana with non-resident accreditation to Côte d’Ivoire.
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