AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedia Integrity: A new regional warning says social media moves faster than verification across West Africa, and false security claims can spark panic and erode trust. Environment & Jobs: Côte d’Ivoire marks 2026 National Tree Day, aiming to lift forest cover to at least 20% by 2030, citing losses driven by farming, illegal mining, fires and urban growth. Cocoa Value Chain: Ghana secures Gulf offtake commitments for processed cocoa products, as West Africa battles price pressure, disease and farmer payment delays—while the wider push for more local processing grows louder. Governance & Rights: Journalists and RSF renew calls for the release of two Beninese reporters jailed since 2025, with no trial date set. Travel Policy: The US keeps full entry bans for four West African countries and adds partial restrictions for others, including Côte d’Ivoire, raising scrutiny for travellers. Digital Skills: MTN Côte d’Ivoire and ALX back youth training in AI, data and entrepreneurship with XOF 700 million. Climate Risk: UNESCO urges debt-for-education swaps, warning many countries spend more on debt than schooling.
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