AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRice Sector: Representatives from 28 countries are meeting in Abidjan to boost African rice research, processing and sales. Côte d’Ivoire produces only about 47% of its rice needs, with seed access, irrigation and mechanisation among the challenges. Food Processing: Olam Agri plans to invest $400 million across Africa by 2028, including a new animal-feed mill in Côte d’Ivoire. Cotton Support: The government will provide CFA29.3 billion in aid for the 2026–27 season, keeping first-choice cottonseed at CFA310 per kilo and input prices unchanged. Mining: Montage Gold says its Koné plant processed about 880,000 tonnes of ore in October, averaging more than 90% of capacity, as it works toward commercial production. Financial Sector: Côte d’Ivoire’s removal from the FATF grey list could ease scrutiny of international transactions and support investor confidence. Digital Finance: Wave has strengthened its Côte d’Ivoire operations with a new Abidjan headquarters and won AFIS’s African Disrupter Award for its financial services.
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