AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Journalists in Côte d’Ivoire say the government is trying to control the National Union of Ivorian Journalists (UNJCI), after protests over an alleged attempt to impose a new leadership; the International Federation of Journalists has condemned “blatant interference,” while Reporters Without Borders also raised concerns after the arrest and extradition of Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpe. Climate & Environment: On World Environment Day, Environment Minister Abou Bamba warned that climate change is already hitting Côte d’Ivoire—erratic rains, flooding, landslides, coastal erosion—and said the country has lost about 80% of its forest cover, linked to cocoa expansion. Cocoa Supply Shock: El Niño fears and heavy rain are disrupting Côte d’Ivoire cocoa, slowing forward sales and affecting port access in Abidjan’s area, with prices easing from the 2025 spike. Digital Payments for the Unbanked: Abidjan-based startup REMA/OS launched an offline B2B payment protocol using a Bluetooth SDK so banks can enable peer-to-peer transfers without internet—aimed at rural cooperatives across UEMOA. Economic Outlook: Côte d’Ivoire expects average GDP growth of 6.8% for 2027–2029, citing revenue mobilization, spending rationalization, infrastructure investment, and climate resilience. Health Innovation: Africa CDC welcomed approval of Coartem Baby, a malaria treatment for newborns and infants, with Côte d’Ivoire among the trial countries.
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