AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAbidjan Demolitions Fallout: Bulldozers razed the Campement (Koumassi Camp) neighbourhood on June 3, leaving residents in Abidjan homeless, with claims that a private individual used a fake court document to order the demolition and then vanished. Cross-Border Humanitarian Response: Ghana says it has repatriated 228 of 327 nationals stranded after Abidjan’s Port-Bouët demolitions, with buses and trucks provided and Ivorian authorities reportedly willing to compensate victims—though details remain unclear. Digital Government & Connectivity: Côte d’Ivoire’s digital transition minister says the country’s 5G launch is set for July, with gradual coverage expansion to cities above 25,000 inhabitants and a Starlink trial also planned. Governance & Rights: Ivorian journalists warn of growing pressure on press freedom, citing interference in the National Union of Ivorian Journalists and penalties against an opposition outlet. Economy & Investment: The BRVM’s CEO urges global investors to “come to Africa,” highlighting Abidjan’s regional stock exchange as a growth-linked gateway for WAEMU markets. Environment & Jobs: Foundations in Bouaké planted 1,200 indigenous trees to fight deforestation and restore biodiversity.
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