AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Disaster Response: Côte d’Ivoire floods have killed at least 59 people since mid-May, with officials warning the toll could rise as search-and-rescue continues; the crisis is spilling into Ghana and other West African countries as torrential rains displace thousands and disrupt services. Politics & Democracy: In Abidjan, Ivorians protested in Yopougon demanding transparency and justice ahead of the presidential election, targeting the exclusion of key opposition figures from the October ballot and renewing debate over President Alassane Ouattara’s planned fourth term. Cocoa Economy: West African cocoa farmers are still feeling the shock of the world price collapse, with Côte d’Ivoire cutting its 2026 farmgate price to 1,200 CFA francs/kg as growers face shrinking incomes. World Cup & Business Visibility: Norway’s Erling Haaland’s late strike sent Côte d’Ivoire out of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 race, while the tournament’s broader spotlight continues to shape how the country is seen internationally. Trade & Mobility: Nigeria says it has rescued five traders from Côte d’Ivoire prison after months of detention without charge, highlighting cross-border legal and business risks.
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