AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoHydrocarbons Push: Côte d’Ivoire confirmed a new hydrocarbon find with “high-quality light oil” after Murphy Oil drilled the Bubale-1X well, reporting about 30 meters of net oil column and pointing to an appraisal well in H2 2026—another step toward the country’s 2035 production ambitions. Mining & Investment Signals: Kobo Resources said metallurgical tests at its Kossou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire delivered strong recoveries (about 94%–99%, averaging ~97%), using a conventional gravity and cyanidation process, with further drilling aimed at an inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate in H2 2026. Urban Governance & Tech: Forty mayors backed a global pact led by C40 Cities to set conditions for sustainable AI-driven data centers, focusing on siting, clean energy, water use, and community engagement as cities warn of grid strain and rising costs. Energy Transition in the Region: BCEAO launched a tender to install solar PV systems at its sites across UEMOA, including branches in Lomé and Kara, with bids due July 31, 2026. Local Business Support: Paystack rolled out a Small Business Programme in Nigeria, offering discounts and later launchpad/grant support for eligible SMBs, with activity spanning Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire too.
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