AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAbidjan Urban Governance: Côte d’Ivoire police arrested a man accused of using a fake court document to order the demolition of Koumassi Camp in Abidjan, where thousands lost homes and have not been rehoused, reigniting anger over the city’s “clean-up” demolitions. Cocoa Policy & Regional Trade: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire agreed in Abidjan to harmonize cocoa farm-gate pricing and marketing calendars to protect farmer incomes as global prices plunge, with Cameroon and Nigeria invited to join the cocoa initiative. Security & Regional Spillover: Gunmen attacked Niger’s Diori Hamani airport in Niamey, killing dozens including attackers and soldiers; the army repelled the assault and launched a manhunt, underscoring persistent instability across West Africa. Food Systems & Markets: A global rice outlook projects demand will keep outpacing production through 2035, with Africa’s consumption rising—raising pressure on food security planning. Language & Culture in Abidjan: The Instituto Cervantes inaugurated its Aula Cervantes headquarters in Abidjan, highlighting Spain’s growing pull across sub-Saharan Africa beyond just communication—into culture, science and business. Mining & Investment Signals: A prefeasibility study for Turaco Gold’s Afema project in Côte d’Ivoire points to a long-term, large-scale gold mine plan, adding momentum to West Africa’s investment pipeline.
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