AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPresidential Politics: Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara says he plans to run for a fourth term in the October 25 election, after opposition figures were ruled ineligible—raising fresh concerns about political competition. Disaster Response & Urban Safety: Torrential rains have turned deadly across West Africa, with Ivory Coast confirming 59 deaths since mid-May, most in Abidjan’s Attécoubé, as rescue teams search for victims and officials warn the toll could rise; Ghana reports 12 flood deaths in Accra and authorities expect more downpours. Anti-Money Laundering Watch: The EU updated its high-risk money laundering list, adding Côte d’Ivoire and requiring EU banks to apply enhanced due diligence for transactions tied to listed jurisdictions. Digital Infrastructure & Investment: Equinix is buying West Africa’s MainOne at a $320 million valuation, a major bet on regional data-center growth spanning Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Trade & Diplomacy: A China import expo symposium in Abidjan spotlights zero-tariff access and pushes Ivorian agro-exports toward Chinese buyers.
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