AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCocoa Sector Watch: Côte d’Ivoire will keep the main cocoa farmgate price at 1,200 CFA francs per kg for the main harvest, a decision that disappoints farmers after months of sector turbulence and a near-60% cut earlier this year. Agri-Tech & Skills: UM6P and Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute have opened applications for the first cohort of a Digital Farming School in Yamoussoukro, starting in November 2026, with fully funded training for 50 students. Bananas & Investment: Sipef is expanding Côte d’Ivoire banana production by buying the Tiabam plantation in Tiassalé, adding 450 hectares (320 in production) and targeting higher productivity and export scale. Trade & Connectivity: A TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola Famtrip/Presstour promotes the São Paulo–Luanda–Abidjan route, spotlighting Yamoussoukro and Abidjan’s UNESCO-listed “France” district to boost tourism and business links. Sports & Talent: Ivorian forward Ibrahim Koné is among the signings highlighted as Star Sport Academy prepares for continental competition after a 0-0 draw in their CAF Champions League debut. Business Climate (Regional): Uber has exited Nigeria and Uganda, while still operating in Ghana and other parts of Africa—another reminder of how currency, costs, and regulation shape platform economics.
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