AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCocoa Governance: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire agreed to harmonize cocoa prices and marketing calendars after global prices plunged, with presidents John Mahama and Alassane Ouattara pushing producer-price stability and environmental protection. Anti-Corruption Reform: Côte d’Ivoire is set to adopt a whistleblower protection law after a validation workshop in Grand-Bassam, aiming to strengthen reporting procedures, confidentiality, and protection against retaliation. Security Update (Regional): Gunfire and explosions hit Niamey’s Diori Hamani airport in Niger; residents say the army repelled the attack and is hunting assailants, in a strike that follows a similar January assault. Mining & Investment (Côte d’Ivoire): Serval Resources approved a funded work programme for its Duékoué molybdenum/copper project, using mapping, geophysics and soil sampling through mid-2027 with ESG and land-access safeguards. Connectivity & Tech: Starlink secured licences to operate in Côte d’Ivoire, with services expected to launch in July 2026, as the country seeks to expand broadband to underserved areas. Cocoa Industry Pressure: Farmers’ groups warn cocoa prices could spike again above $10,000/tonne if governments and buyers don’t address disease, aging farms, and underfunding.
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