AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoElection Rights Under Pressure: Ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s Oct. 25 presidential vote, civil society and rights groups are warning that free expression is being squeezed after opposition figures were excluded and protests in Abidjan were met with arrests. Gender-Based Violence Plan: The government launched a national commitment to curb gender-based violence, citing a sharp rise in cases and pushing a zero-tolerance approach with traditional, religious, youth and media actors. Urban Demolitions Fallout: In Abidjan, residents say a June 3 demolition of the Campement (Koumassi Camp) neighbourhood left thousands homeless, alleging an order backed by a fake court document. Digital Push: Côte d’Ivoire says it will launch 5G in July and begin a Starlink trial, with coverage expanding to major cities. Environment & Forest Loss: Officials warn Côte d’Ivoire loses about 200,000 hectares of forest yearly, while foundations plant 1,200 indigenous trees in Bouaké to fight deforestation. Cocoa Market Watch: New data points to a larger-than-expected cocoa surplus in Côte d’Ivoire, adding downward pressure to global prices.
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