AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Trade: Nigeria, Benin and Cameroon are exploring linked customs systems and border upgrades to speed AfCFTA trade. The plan includes digital links between customs platforms, but no financing or implementation deal is yet in place. Mango Exports: Côte d’Ivoire aims to regain EU market access for 2027 after fruit-fly interceptions led to a suspension. The stakes are high: the EU bought about 66% of the country’s mango export earnings in 2025. Investment: Indonesian and West African businesses are seeking partnerships in sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy and manufacturing; Côte d’Ivoire was among six markets represented at talks involving 44 West African companies. Energy: Côte d’Ivoire is seeking more than $10 billion in energy investment by 2030. Cocoa: Ivorian researchers have developed climate-resistant cocoa varieties as changing rainfall threatens production. Public Finance: The 2027 state budget is projected to exceed CFAF 18 trillion.
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