AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAir Connectivity: Africa World Airlines will launch direct Accra–Abidjan flights from August 31, operating four times weekly (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun) to deepen West Africa travel links and boost trade-partner engagement. Mining & Capital Markets: Barrick appoints South African Sebastiaan Bock to lead “rest of world” operations as the group plans to split portfolios to unlock value across Africa and beyond. Regional Security & Trade: Ghana and Burkina Faso sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement to protect cross-border trade corridors with joint escorts, after shifts in cargo flows that have increased exposure to Sahel threats. Cocoa Finance: Ghana’s COCOBOD plans to issue cedi-denominated commercial paper and domestic debt instruments (including 270-day notes) to fund operations and move away from decades of syndicated loans. AfCFTA Customs Push: Nigeria’s Customs Modernisation Project is adopted as the template for a $3.1bn AfCFTA customs transformation across about 50 member states, backed by a public-private partnership model. Business & Society: Reuters reports Nigeria’s cost-of-living squeeze ahead of elections, with reforms driving higher prices for essentials like jollof rice and fuel. Maritime Watch: Reports say the IB Atlantic IV has entered Ivorian waters toward Abidjan after a long Liberia-linked tracking saga, underscoring regional maritime security gaps.
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