AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUrban Security in Abidjan: Côte d’Ivoire police arrested a 76-year-old man accused of using a fake court document to order the demolition of homes in Koumassi Camp, after thousands were left without rehousing following bulldozers on 3 June. Cocoa Policy Talks: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire agreed to harmonize cocoa farm-gate pricing and marketing calendars, with leaders inviting Cameroon and Nigeria to join, as global prices plunged and governments struggle to buy from farmers. Cocoa Alliance for Farmers: At an Abidjan summit, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire also pushed deeper cooperation to stabilize farmer incomes and reduce market distortions, citing climate and volatility pressures. Mining & Investment Signals: Serval Resources outlined funded exploration work in Namibia and Botswana and a “small but impactful” programme in Côte d’Ivoire to advance the Duékoué molybdenum/copper project. Regional Finance Compliance: Namibia was removed from the FATF grey list after reforms, a move expected to ease scrutiny and boost investor confidence across Africa. U.S. Security Pivot in Cameroon: The U.S. plans to redeploy troops to Maroua, Cameroon, to fill an ISR surveillance gap after the closure of its Niger drone hub.
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