AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Ivorian journalists say the government is trying to rein in the profession, citing protests over interference in the National Union of Ivorian Journalists (UNJCI) and complaints tied to sanctions and legal pressure on opposition-linked media. Cocoa Climate Risk: New reports warn El Niño-linked rains and recent heavy downpours are disrupting Côte d’Ivoire cocoa production and slowing forward sales, adding volatility to prices and supply. Rural Payments Innovation: Côte d’Ivoire startup REMA/OS has launched a B2B offline payment protocol using a Bluetooth SDK for bank integration, aiming to reach unbanked rural cooperatives without internet. Malaria Protection for Infants: Africa CDC welcomed approval of Coartem Baby, a malaria treatment specifically for newborns and infants, with Côte d’Ivoire among trial countries and rollout expected soon. Environment Push: Côte d’Ivoire vows to make environmental protection a national priority, pointing to forest loss, cocoa-linked land pressure, and worsening climate impacts. Energy Update: VAALCO says offshore Côte d’Ivoire’s Baobab field restarted after FPSO refurbishment, with more wells expected online.
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