AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUrban Governance: Ivory Coast police arrested a man accused of using a fake court document to order the demolition of part of Koumassi Camp in Abidjan, sparking outrage after thousands lost homes and many have not been rehoused. Cocoa Diplomacy: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire agreed to harmonize cocoa farm-gate pricing and marketing calendars, aiming to stabilize farmer incomes after global prices plunged. Cocoa Sector Watch: A cocoa alliance warning says prices could jump back above $10,000 per tonne if governments and buyers don’t tackle farmer disease, aging farms, and underinvestment. Mining & Investment: Serval Resources outlined funded exploration work for copper projects in Namibia and Botswana and a smaller, targeted programme in Côte d’Ivoire to advance the Duékoué molybdenum/copper project. Food Security Context: A global rice outlook projects demand outpacing production through 2035, with Africa’s consumption rising—adding pressure to regional food-stability policies. Regional Security: Gunmen attacked Niger’s Diori Hamani airport in Niamey, with explosions and gunfire reported for hours and authorities launching a manhunt.
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