AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPress Freedom & Elections: Côte d’Ivoire heads toward the Oct. 25 presidential vote amid rising tension after key opposition figures were excluded from the ballot. Civil society and international observers are urging authorities to protect election freedoms and civic space, after protests in Abidjan were dispersed and more than 230 people arrested. Gender-Based Violence Policy: The government launched a national commitment to curb gender-based violence, citing a sharp rise in annual cases from 2,000 to over 10,000 in under a decade, with a zero-tolerance message backed by traditional and religious leaders, youth, media, and partners. Urban Rights & Demolitions: In Abidjan, residents of the Campement (Koumassi Camp) neighborhood say bulldozers razed homes on June 3 under unclear legal authority, leaving families homeless and alleging a private order using a fake court document. Digital Push: Côte d’Ivoire says it will launch 5G in July and is also moving ahead with a Starlink trial, aiming to extend coverage across major cities. Environment & Forest Loss: An official says the country loses about 200,000 hectares of forest annually, driven by farming and infrastructure, while new policy focuses on preservation and rehabilitation. Cocoa & Markets: Reports point to a larger-than-expected cocoa surplus in Côte d’Ivoire, with unsold stocks weighing on global prices.
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