AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCocoa Diplomacy: Ghana’s President Mahama met Côte d’Ivoire’s Ouattara to strengthen the cocoa alliance, with a joint declaration on price stability, environmental protection and industrialisation, plus moves to reinforce the Living Income Differential and harmonise producer prices. Anti-Corruption Push: Côte d’Ivoire is set to adopt a whistleblower protection law after a validation workshop in Grand-Bassam, aiming to define reporting procedures, guarantee confidentiality and protect against retaliation. Gender Violence Agenda: Côte d’Ivoire launched a national commitment to curb gender-based violence, backed by the First Lady, with a zero-tolerance approach and wider reporting and support efforts. Digital Connectivity: Côte d’Ivoire secured licences for Starlink operations, with services expected to launch in July 2026, as the country weighs new competition in satellite and hybrid internet access. Urban Rights Alarm: Abidjan residents denounced the June 3 razing of the Campement (Koumassi Camp) neighbourhood, saying a private individual used a fake court document to order demolitions. Regional Integration: ECOWAS marked its 51st anniversary in Grand-Bassam with events on peace, Vision 2050 and early warning mechanisms. Food Security Messaging: FAO urged West African governments to treat communication as a strategic tool for food security and resilience, calling for stronger collaboration among communication teams.
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