AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism Push: Côte d’Ivoire is doubling down on tourism as an engine for growth and jobs, with the Tourism Minister saying the “Sublime Côte d’Ivoire” push has already delivered about 6.7 million visitors and over 1.1 trillion CFA francs in revenue (8.7% of GDP), while new hubs are planned across Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, San Pedro and Man. Sports Media & Telecom: Togolese broadcaster New World TV is partnering with Orange Africa and Middle East to distribute its premium sports channels via Orange’s Max it super-app across nine countries including Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to boost the commercial value of World Cup and other rights. Trade Integration: AfCFTA’s chief says intra-African trade is on track for $250bn in 2026, up from $220bn in 2025, urging faster implementation to build a stronger internal market. Commodity Watch: Raw sugar prices slipped while coffee rose, reflecting shifting supply expectations and El Niño-linked weather signals. World Cup Business Climate: As the 2026 tournament begins, visa friction and high costs are shaping fan access and spending, with non-European fan visas facing higher rejection rates in the US.
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