AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCocoa Price Shock, Farmer Push: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire agreed to harmonize cocoa farm-gate pricing and align marketing calendars to cushion farmers as global prices plunged, with Presidents Mahama and Ouattara calling for wider regional buy-in. Cocoa Alliance in Abidjan: At the 7th Steering Committee of the Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana Cocoa Initiative, finance ministers framed the move as a way to stabilize incomes and reduce market distortions. Urban Justice in Abidjan: Côte d’Ivoire police arrested a man accused of using a fake court document to order the demolition of part of Koumassi Camp, sparking outrage after thousands lost homes without rehousing. Sahel Security Spillover: Gunfire and explosions hit Niamey’s Diori Hamani airport again, with reports of dozens killed and the army hunting attackers after a two-hour assault. West Africa Regional Security/Industry: Serval Resources outlined funded exploration work programmes in Namibia, Botswana, and a “small but impactful” push in Côte d’Ivoire’s Duékoué project. Cultural Diplomacy: Nigeria’s National Defence College hosted an international cultural day for course-34 participants, highlighting defence-to-defence ties through shared cuisine and cultural exchange.
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