AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCocoa Supply Chain: Ivory Coast’s National Traceability System logged 50,085 tons of cocoa beans in the first two weeks of the 2026-2027 campaign (Sept 7–20), with port receipts up 51.6% year-on-year as Abidjan and San Pedro received 21,467 tons by Sept 20. Regional Infrastructure & Trade: ECOWAS momentum at UNGA81: Vice President Kashim Shettima urged the new ECOWAS Commission leadership to prioritise regional unity and integration, and to take private-sector participation seriously for the Lagos–Abidjan highway project. Oil & Gas Investment: Petrobras signed production-sharing contracts for eight offshore exploration blocks in Côte d’Ivoire, taking a 90% operating stake in each while Petroci holds 10%, as the company looks to replenish reserves beyond Brazil. Agribusiness Regulation: Côte d’Ivoire extended the Cotton-Cashew Council (CCAK) mandate to regulate, monitor and develop the mango sector, aiming to protect exports amid fruit-fly risks. Health Funding Watch: UNAIDS said HIV resources fell 18% in 2025, even as governments—including Côte d’Ivoire—continue backing the agency while the DRC Ebola response draws new US funding.
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