AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoIvory Coast-France shock: The Elephants beat France 2-1 in Nantes ahead of the World Cup, with Rayan Cherki scoring for Les Bleus before Guela Doue equalised and Amad Diallo sealed the win late, a reminder that Côte d’Ivoire’s warm-ups are sending a message. Germany’s World Cup shake-up: Germany beat the USA 2-1 in Chicago as Leroy Sané scored the winner, but the bigger story for Group E is injury: midfielder Lennart Karl was ruled out with a muscle tear and replaced by Assan Ouedraogo. Visa row hits tournament coverage: FIFA faces pressure after the International Sports Press Association said many Iranian and African journalists were denied US entry visas despite accreditation, raising fears of coverage gaps as teams and fans travel. Local policy spotlight: Côte d’Ivoire says environmental protection is now a national priority, warning that climate impacts and deforestation—linked to cocoa expansion—are already hitting rainfall, flooding and farmland. Regional business ties: Türkiye’s ambassador in Abidjan says Turkish firms are expanding in Côte d’Ivoire, with trade already above $1.5bn and dozens of agreements across sectors.
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