AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Access Clash: Massachusetts honoured Haitian star Frantzdy Pierrot with “Frantzdy Pierrot Day,” but Haiti’s fans are still blocked by a U.S. travel ban that limits entry for many supporters—hurting morale and local spending ahead of Haiti’s 2026 debut. Côte d’Ivoire Energy Push: Eni, Petroci and Vitol approved the $4bn Baleine Phase 3 FID in Abidjan, targeting oil output to rise from 60,000 to 150,000 bpd and gas from 80 to 200 mcf/d, with gas routed to the domestic market. Cocoa Pressure Point: Cocoa rains are improving in key regions, yet farmers face a major price shock after the government cut the fixed farmgate price for the mid-crop by 57% to 1,200 CFA/kg. Regional Macro Watch: The AfDB expects Africa’s growth to slow to 4.2% this year as Middle East tensions lift fuel and food costs.
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