AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Ivorian journalists say the government is trying to rein in the profession, citing protests over interference in the National Union of Ivorian Journalists (UNJCI) and complaints linked to sanctions against opposition media. Fisheries & Aquaculture Push: Côte d’Ivoire has started a fisheries and aquaculture project aiming to lift annual farmed fish output to 35,000 metric tons and cut reliance on imports, while targeting illegal fishing and improving processing infrastructure. Mining & Jobs Signals: Reuters reports gold output in Côte d’Ivoire is set to rise to 62 tons in 2026 as mines expand, with plans to showcase new projects in Abidjan later this year. Digital Payments for the Unbanked: Abidjan-based REMA/OS launched a B2B offline payment protocol using Bluetooth so banks can enable peer-to-peer transfers without internet—aimed at rural cooperatives across UEMOA. Climate & Cocoa Risk: Cocoa production faces added turbulence from heavy rains and El Niño concerns, with disruptions reported around Abidjan’s port access and slower forward sales. Energy Offshore Update: Vaalco says production has resumed at the Baobab field offshore Côte d’Ivoire after FPSO refurbishment, with more wells expected to come online.
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