AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCôte d’Ivoire Oil Discovery: Côte d’Ivoire confirmed a new hydrocarbon find with “high-quality light oil” after Murphy Oil drilled the Bubale-1X well, reporting about a 30-meter net oil column and pointing to an appraisal well in H2 2026 as the country pushes to grow its energy sector. Urban Tech Governance: Forty mayors worldwide signed a pact led by C40 Cities to set conditions for AI-driven data centers, aiming to protect city water and power supplies, curb climate impacts, and shape siting and community benefits as data-center growth accelerates. BCEAO Energy Push: The BCEAO launched a tender to install solar photovoltaic systems across UEMOA sites, including branches in Lomé and Kara, with bids due July 31. Local Business & Energy: Daystar Power said its solar partnership with Nestlé expanded to four operational manufacturing sites across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal, nearing 7 MW installed capacity. Sports & Public Life: Aruba’s government allowed staff to leave early to watch Curaçao vs Ivory Coast, highlighting how major matches can spill into public administration. Regional Trade & Culture: CISCE in China drew African exhibitors, including Côte d’Ivoire, to explore supply-chain cooperation and export opportunities.
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