AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoReforestation Push: Côte d’Ivoire is betting on trees to drive development, aiming to lift forest cover to at least 20% by 2030, with blame pinned on farming expansion, illegal mining, bushfires and urban growth. Press Freedom: RSF and journalists are demanding the release of two Beninese reporters jailed since July 2025, citing no trial date and serious health concerns for one editor. US Travel Rules: The US keeps full entry bans on four West African countries while adding partial visa restrictions on seven others, including Côte d’Ivoire—raising scrutiny for travelers. Cocoa & Coffee Volatility: Soft-commodity markets are swinging hard, with coffee prices dropping sharply after earlier surges and cocoa also sliding, as traders react to weather fears and liquidity moves. Youth Digital Skills: MTN Côte d’Ivoire and ALX are funding XOF 700 million for AI, data and entrepreneurship training for young people. Governance & Accountability: Ato Forson urges ECOWAS PACs to tighten oversight to fight corruption and illicit financial flows. Flood Resilience Context: Regional reporting highlights how heavier rains and urban pressure are worsening flooding risks across West Africa.
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