AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Finances: Côte d’Ivoire’s 2027 state budget is projected to exceed CFA18 trillion, the government announced after Wednesday’s cabinet meeting. Gold Mining: Turaco Gold reported promising drill results at its Afema project, including 56 metres grading 3.87 grams of gold per tonne. But residents affected by Endeavour Mining’s Assafo-Dibibango project say relocation and compensation have not addressed the loss of homes and culturally significant sites. Oil & Gas: Murphy Oil’s appraisal well offshore Côte d’Ivoire encountered 27 metres of oil pay, with results to inform further appraisal work. Trade & Logistics: Growing container volumes and larger ships are straining West African ports, including Abidjan, exposing bottlenecks beyond terminals in the supporting logistics network. Fintech: BCEAO cross-border licensing is helping Ivorian payments firm Djamo expand into Senegal, while Capi Money has secured an Ivorian licence to offer services in Ghana.
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