AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCocoa Sector: Ivory Coast will keep the main cocoa farmgate price at 1,200 CFA francs per kg for the main harvest, disappointing farmers after global prices slid and the government previously cut the price sharply in March. Mining & Investment: Firering Strategic Minerals has signed a binding option deal with Australasian Metals to acquire majority interests in Côte d’Ivoire lithium/tantalum projects (Atex and Alliance), with potential cash consideration up to A$1.5m and A8G as operator. Telecoms & Growth: MTN Group reports H1 2026 service revenue up 17.5% to R115bn, with growth led by MTN Ghana and MTN Ivory Coast among other African markets. Mobility & Safety: Yango Ride says its safety upgrades helped cut reckless driving incidents in Côte d’Ivoire by 35% and reduced post-trip complaints after privacy and anti-fraud rollouts. Business Policy: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Ghana has repatriated 4,972 citizens from distress abroad since 2025, including 440 from Côte d’Ivoire, highlighting the need for a dedicated diaspora emergency fund.
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