AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCocoa: Futures fell to four-month lows as weak chocolate demand weighed on prices, a concern for Côte d’Ivoire’s export-dependent cocoa sector. Mining and Energy: The government aims to mobilize CFA38 trillion ($66 billion) by 2040 to expand mining, oil and energy, with private investors expected to provide 88% of the funding. Plans include a mineral port, rail links and a second refinery. Offshore Exploration: VAALCO Energy won approval for a second exploration phase at Block CI-705 and plans to drill a well by the end of 2028. Trade: Ivorian women entrepreneurs showcased products at China’s import expo, seeking new markets amid Beijing’s zero-tariff access for African countries. Power Investment: SIFCA and EDF have opened a $256 million power plant, adding to investment in the country’s energy sector.
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