AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation Push for Africa’s Growth: Côte d’Ivoire’s region is in the spotlight as Festus Keyamo (via Nigeria’s FAAN) argues that air transport must be treated as economic infrastructure, not a luxury—because better connectivity can unlock trade, tourism and industrialisation. Digital Money for Cross-Border Trade: Ghana’s e-Cedi is moving from pilot to cross-border settlements and wholesale payments, aiming to make payments “as easy” across West Africa as they are at home. World Cup Business Meets Travel Reality: FIFA’s pricing backlash is colliding with tighter U.S. entry rules and weaker-than-expected hotel demand, raising questions for international visitors and tourism-linked spending. Cocoa Signals a Comeback: With cocoa prices down sharply, Hershey says it will raise cocoa content in its “chocolate candy,” hinting that more brands may reverse earlier “cocoa-light” moves. Connectivity Infrastructure: USTDA plans feasibility work for 1,500 mobile base stations across Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria to strengthen coverage in underserved areas.
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