AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfDB Outlook: The African Development Bank cut its growth forecast for Africa to 4.2% for 2026 (from 4.4% in 2025), warning that war-linked shocks, tighter finance and slow transformation are leaving development needs ahead of available funding. Côte d’Ivoire Energy: In Abidjan, Eni and partners approved the final investment decision for Baleine Phase 3, targeting a jump in oil output from 60,000 to 150,000 bpd and gas from 80 to 200 mcf/d, with gas directed to the domestic market. Côte d’Ivoire Mining: Kobo Resources reported new high-grade gold drill results at its Kossou project, extending mineralisation at the Jagger and Road Cut zones. Sports & National Pride: Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande remains a key Liverpool target but Leipzig insists he’s staying, amid a reported legal dispute over his representation. Church & Unity: Ivory Coast Catholic bishops opened a plenary assembly calling for unity and renewed evangelization, with leadership renewal on the agenda. Regional Security Watch: Mali’s Eid al-Adha is marred by an al-Qaida-linked blockade in Bamako that has driven up sheep prices and disrupted fuel and goods flows.
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