AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIMF Spotlight: Ghana’s IMF debt rose to SDR 2.72bn (up from SDR 1.96bn in January) after new Extended Credit Facility disbursements, keeping it 4th-highest in Africa—while Côte d’Ivoire is also flagged as a major borrower (SDR 3.60bn). Gold Race: Ghana’s Chamber of Mines warns Côte d’Ivoire is moving fast to steal the “gold crown,” arguing investor capital follows clearer rules and fairer taxes—at a time Ghana’s mining royalties are under debate. Digital Identity Push: At ID4Africa in Abidjan, officials urged inclusive legal ID for refugees and stateless people, while Côte d’Ivoire’s ANSSI stressed digital ID security as “sovereignty,” not an add-on. Cocoa & Costs: Cocoa prices slid as traders pointed to expectations of a stronger Ivory Coast harvest, even as farmers’ unrest continues to shape supply. World Cup Travel: The US waived visa deposit requirements for eligible fans from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia—though conditions and costs still bite.
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