AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCocoa Pricing: Ivory Coast is expected to keep the fixed cocoa farmgate price at 1,200 CFA francs/kg for the 2026/27 main crop season starting September 1, after paying 2,800 CFA francs/kg in 2025/26 and cutting to 1,200 earlier this year. Supply Chain & EU Rules: Industry sources warn the delayed start of the 2026/27 main cocoa crop could cause port congestion in Abidjan and San Pedro in November–December, as exporters rush shipments ahead of stricter EU deforestation rules. Energy & Investment: A new analysis says Africa is on track for a record 17GW of solar installations in 2026, with solar mini-grids highlighted as key for expanding electricity access in Francophone West Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire. Business & Finance: Allied Gold and Zijin Gold have scrapped a US$4bn takeover, pivoting to a US$295m private placement that gives Zijin a 9.2% stake, with implications for gold assets linked to Côte d’Ivoire. Sports Media: DAZN secured rights to broadcast LaLiga EA SPORTS across Sub-Saharan Africa through 2028/29, boosting premium football access for the region.
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