AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCorporate Governance: Renaissance Africa Energy won the Legal Company of the Year 2026 award at an Abidjan conference, recognised for governance, compliance and legal support for business growth. Power Investment: GE Vernova will supply a turbine for the planned 372 MW Songon gas plant near Abidjan, expected to support industry and household power needs and create up to 1,400 jobs. Separately, Dutch development bank FMO is providing €55.5 million for a 50 MW solar project in Kong, due to start supplying power in 2028. Air Links: Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France begin reciprocal codesharing on Paris–Abidjan flights on October 25, expanding booking options; loyalty-programme links are planned by year-end. Regional Banking: Nedbank has completed its acquisition of a 66% stake in NCBA, which operates in Côte d’Ivoire and five other African markets, linking the Ivorian lender to a larger Southern and East African network. Cocoa: Ivorian researchers are developing climate-resilient cocoa varieties as irregular rainfall threatens production.
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