AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoYouth & Jobs: In Abidjan, Junior Konaté’s elocution class shows how many young Ivorians juggle part-time work and gig income because steady jobs remain scarce. Social Media & Trust: A West Africa-wide push calls out how fast viral posts can outpace verification, fueling panic and widening the gap between platforms and professional journalism. Cocoa Value Chain: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire face cocoa price pressure, but new Gulf offtake deals for semi-finished cocoa products highlight a regional shift toward processing to protect export earnings. Energy & Industry: Côte d’Ivoire’s solar expansion continues, with 52 MW switched on, supporting the broader push to modernize power and reduce costs. AfDB Leadership: Malika Dhif, based at AfDB headquarters in Abidjan, represents Togo, Morocco and Tunisia and helps shape investment decisions tied to public finance and resource mobilization. World Cup Spillover: Norway’s run—built around Erling Haaland—keeps spotlighting African football’s global reach, even as the tournament’s business buzz spills into markets and media.
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