AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPress Freedom Watch (Ivory Coast): Ivorian journalists say government pressure is rising, pointing to interference in the National Union of Ivorian Journalists and repeated penalties against an opposition newspaper, with critics warning that “freedom after expression” is not guaranteed. Digital Governance: Côte d’Ivoire’s digital transition minister says the country will launch a 5G network in July and has authorized Starlink for a trial run starting the same month. Regional Finance & Investment: Abidjan-based BRVM’s CEO tells investors it’s “time to come to Africa,” arguing West Africa’s stock exchange is a growth-linked gateway for international capital. Cross-Border Humanitarian Fallout (Abidjan demolitions): Ghana repatriated 228 citizens from Port Bouët after demolitions in Abidjan, with plans to bring home 327 more and calls for compensation coordination. Cocoa Economy: Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa surplus looks larger than expected, with unsold stocks reported at 350,000 tonnes—pushing global prices lower. Environment & Jobs: Foundations planted 1,200 indigenous trees in Gbêkê to fight deforestation, while a new fisheries/aquaculture push targets higher farmed fish output and reduced imports.
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