AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCocoa Price Watch: Ivory Coast will keep the 2026/27 farmgate cocoa price unchanged at 1,200 CFA francs/kg, disappointing farmers after hopes of a rebound; the sector supports millions and the decision follows earlier crisis-era cuts. Mining & Investment: Kobo Resources says drilling at its Kossou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire extended high-grade gold mineralisation north and at depth, with an inaugural MRE targeted for Q4 2026. Mobility & Jobs: Uber has exited Nigeria and Uganda effective Sept 2, cutting about 3,300 jobs globally and leaving only Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa in Africa—another blow to ride-hailing livelihoods. Regional Trade & Infrastructure: Morocco is pushing ahead with the US$1.6bn Dakhla Atlantique port and logistics network to capture Sahel and West African trade flows, competing with established hubs including Abidjan and Lomé. Environment & Risk: West Africa’s recurring floods are increasingly driven by climate change and urbanisation, with experts urging cities to adapt better to reduce damage.
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