AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoIndependence & Economy: President Alassane Ouattara told Ivorians that Côte d’Ivoire’s economy remains “dynamic” as the country marks 66 years of independence, reaffirming the 2026-2030 National Development Plan and highlighting job creation, stronger public services, and a Strategic Sovereign Fund for Development to back major infrastructure and strategic sectors. Digital Growth: Côte d’Ivoire opened free applications for two AI-focused tech support programmes—Ivoire Tech Next 15 and Ivoire Tech Scale Up—to back 30 digital companies over 24 months, with deadlines set for 13 September and winners announced in Abidjan at end-September. Tech & Trade Policy: Côte d’Ivoire also featured in wider regional push for faster air connectivity, with African aviation leaders calling for urgent implementation of open skies rules to unlock trade and investment across the continent. Energy Investment: Murphy Oil says it has started appraisal drilling on its Bubale discovery offshore Côte d’Ivoire, targeting Turonian reservoirs and aiming to refine field size and development potential. Sports Business Spotlight: Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande on a seven-year deal through 2033 after he passed a medical, in a transfer reported around €125m plus bonuses—another high-profile signal of Côte d’Ivoire talent reaching global markets.
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