AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Finance: Genser Energy secured a €456m term-and-revolving credit package from FirstRand (RMB), Absa and Standard Bank to fund EPC completion, strengthen its balance sheet and expand gas-to-power across West Africa, building on its earlier Ghana refinancing and Côte d’Ivoire equipment loan. Cocoa & Trade Compliance: West Africa’s cocoa sector is struggling to meet EU anti-deforestation rules under the EUDR, with farmers facing costly farm mapping and traceability demands that could squeeze EU supply and raise chocolate prices. Mobility Lending: Naran raised US$10m in equity and debt to expand its rent-to-own vehicle financing for mobility drivers, including plans to scale fleets in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire. Mining Update: Aurum Resources reported new high-grade gold intercepts from its Boundiali drilling in Côte d’Ivoire, including 3m at 80.09 g/t at BST1 and results at BST2, which remains outside the current resource. Governance & Security: Côte d’Ivoire’s financial crime fight remains a focus as regional security tensions with Burkina Faso continue to simmer over jihadist accusations. Sports (Business Angle): Côte d’Ivoire winger Elye Wahi is reportedly prioritising a return to OGC Nice, rejecting Hull City approaches—another reminder of how player transfers can move money across European clubs.
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