AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Rights Watch: Côte d’Ivoire is heading toward its Oct. 25 presidential vote amid rising pressure to protect election freedoms and civic space, after protests in Abidjan over disqualified opposition candidates were met with arrests and force. Gender Violence Policy: The government launched a national commitment to curb gender-based violence, citing a jump from 2,000 to over 10,000 cases in under a decade, with zero-tolerance messaging led by the First Lady and the Women’s Ministry. Urban Governance Shock: Abidjan residents say a June 3 demolition of the Campement (Koumassi Camp) left families homeless, alleging a private order backed by a fake court document. Digital State Capacity: Côte d’Ivoire says 5G will roll out from July and that Starlink trials will begin, as internet coverage expands. Cocoa Livelihoods & Risks: Cocoa prices face pressure as Côte d’Ivoire’s unsold stock is put at 350,000 tonnes, while Ghana keeps its 2026 light-crop producer price steady—highlighting how West African cocoa policy is tied to farmer income and child-labour concerns. Regional Finance: NAB Consulting says it completed a €250m structured finance facility for Niger to fund recovery priorities, including SMEs, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure.
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