AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCocoa Policy Shock: Côte d’Ivoire will keep the farmgate cocoa price at 1,200 CFA francs/kg for the main harvest, a decision that disappoints farmers after months of sector turmoil and a near-60% cut earlier this year. Mobile Money & Connectivity: MTN Group reports first-half 2026 service revenue up 17.5% to R115bn, with growth led by MTN Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda and MTN Ivory Coast, alongside heavy network and IT investment. Cocoa Finance for Farmers: FMO signs a €20m working capital facility with Ivory Cocoa Products to fund cocoa bean procurement in Côte d’Ivoire, supporting supply ahead of the next cycle. Safety on the Road: Yango Ride says its safety upgrades cut reckless driving incidents across Africa, with Côte d’Ivoire down 35% and post-trip complaints down 11% after privacy-protecting call tech rollout. Trade & Investment Signals: Borno State’s governor meets AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah in Abidjan to deepen investment partnerships for post-conflict recovery and growth, including agriculture, energy, transport and youth jobs. Business & Talent: Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho expands her Pokou creative universe using AI and local IP, aiming to grow an African-owned digital and fashion brand.
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