AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIvory Coast Land Reform Push: Côte d’Ivoire wants to become a leading African hub for land tenure security, announcing Abidjan Land Tenure Days (Oct. 5–7) to speed reforms, digitalization and the shift from land certificates to titles, as about 23 million hectares still need tenure coverage and 1.5 million certificates remain to be issued. Energy & Oil Sector: Murphy Oil says the first appraisal well on its Bubale discovery in Ivory Coast will determine the resource scale, with results from Bubale West-1X expected to refine uncertainty around the oil-water boundary. Oilfield Control Change: Tullow and Canadian Natural have exited the Espoir oilfield offshore Ivory Coast, leaving Petroci to take over operations after the production sharing contract lapsed. Aviation & Trade Connectivity: African World Airlines will launch direct Accra–Abidjan flights from Aug. 31, four times weekly, boosting regional passenger and business travel. Security & Local Impact: Land-dispute violence in southern Côte d’Ivoire’s Kossandji area has killed six and injured 16, with damage to homes and businesses reported. Mining & Drilling Activity: Borr Drilling secured new rig work including an Ivory Coast extension, adding more offshore drilling days for 2026.
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