AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPresidential Politics: Thousands of Ivorians marched in Yopougon demanding transparency and fair presidential elections, protesting the exclusion of key opposition figures from the October ballot and reacting to President Alassane Ouattara’s plan to seek a fourth term. Flood Disaster Response: Côte d’Ivoire’s rainy season has killed at least 59 people so far, with Abidjan hit hardest; officials say deaths are concentrated in Attecoube and warn the toll could rise as search-and-rescue continues and residents return to flood-prone sites. Diplomacy & Justice: Nigeria summoned Côte d’Ivoire’s ambassador after the death of Nigerian trader Usama Murtala in Abidjan’s MACA prison, demanding a full explanation and compensation for his family. Energy Transition: Côte d’Ivoire opened the Ferke solar plant (52.4MW), aiming to expand renewables and supply hundreds of thousands of households while pushing toward a higher renewable share by 2035. Trade & Investment: Abidjan hosted a China import expo symposium promoting zero-tariff access for African goods, while Equinix’s $320m deal to buy MainOne highlights growing regional data-center demand.
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