AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCocoa Watch: El Niño-linked weather risks are already hitting Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa supply chain, with heavy rains disrupting access to Abidjan’s port and slowing 2026-2027 forward sales as prices soften from late-May levels. Payments & Inclusion: Ivory Coast fintech REMA/OS has launched a B2B offline payment protocol using a Bluetooth SDK, aiming to serve rural cooperatives across UEMOA where connectivity is limited. Oil & Gas: VAALCO Energy says production has resumed at its Baobab field on the CI-40 offshore Côte d’Ivoire block after a successful FPSO refurbishment in Dubai, with more wells expected to come online. Banking & Culture: UBA marked Africa Day with a continent-wide celebration across 20 markets, highlighting digital finance and cross-border trade as key growth themes. World Cup Business Angle: As the 2026 World Cup nears, FIFA reversed its earlier ban on reusable water bottles in US/Canada stadiums, allowing one sealed disposable bottle—an issue fans flagged as both cost and convenience. Spotlight Talent: BBC Sport highlights Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande as a potential breakout star ahead of the tournament.
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