AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBanking Probe: Investigators are examining an alleged 1.9 billion CFA franc fraud involving banks in Abidjan and Dakar, with forged transfer orders and initial arrests in Senegal. Housing Finance: Shelter Afrique Development Bank launched a 60 billion CFA franc sustainable bond to fund affordable housing and urban projects across the WAEMU region. Bank Expansion: Standard Bank aims to double its West African business by 2030, citing growth opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana. Digital Payments: Côte d’Ivoire’s Treasury is using the BCEAO’s instant-payment platform for bulk transfers, including salaries and subsidies, with real-time tracking. Trade: Côte d’Ivoire was the second-largest destination for Dutch onions in the 2025–26 season, receiving more than 212,000 tonnes. Digital Services: The government has begun a feasibility study for a national digital authentication platform and identity wallet.
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