AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCocoa Price Shock Response: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire moved to stabilize a volatile cocoa market by agreeing to harmonize farmgate prices and align marketing calendars, with Presidents Mahama and Ouattara directing their cocoa agencies to consult before setting producer prices and inviting Cameroon and Nigeria to join. Anti-Corruption Push: Côte d’Ivoire is set to adopt a whistleblower protection law after a Grand-Bassam workshop, aiming to define reporting procedures, protect identities, and shield reporters from retaliation. Digital Expansion: Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Digital Transition says Starlink has secured licences to launch services in July 2026, promising new connectivity options for rural schools and health facilities. Cocoa Sector Governance: Touton’s Antoine Delsart was named chairman of the Federation of Cocoa Commerce as the industry faces price swings, climate stress, and farmer income pressure. Security in the Region: Gunfire and explosions hit Niamey’s Diori Hamani airport as Niger’s army repelled an apparent attack and pursued fleeing assailants. Environment & Land Use: Côte d’Ivoire reportedly loses about 200,000 hectares of forest annually, driven by farming and infrastructure, with officials warning pressure will rise by 2030.
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