AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFlood Resilience Upgrade: After heavy early-May rains, Abobo’s newly built drainage channels in northern Abidjan sent water away fast, with roads staying clean and flooding easing versus “a few years ago,” as residents and officials point to added sports venues, toilets and green spaces. World Cup Travel Relief: US visa bond rules for some African ticket-holders have been partially eased, including Ivory Coast, but fans still face regular visa checks and high travel costs across the US-Canada-Mexico host spread. Digital ID Security Push: At ID4Africa in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s ANSSI chief warned digital identity needs built-in cyber protection for sovereignty, as AI-driven attacks and ransomware rise. Mining Investment Warning: Ghana’s mining lobby chief says Ghana’s royalty/tax burden is pushing investors toward Côte d’Ivoire, citing IMF-linked profit-sharing limits and reported fund shifts. Cocoa Watch: Cocoa prices jumped 24% in May as Ivory Coast faces renewed supply worries from below-average rains and farmer protests over unpaid deliveries.
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