AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCocoa Market Watch: Cocoa futures surged to 11-month highs as traders priced in worsening West African crop risks, with reports pointing to poor pod development in Côte d’Ivoire and disease and weather pressure in Ghana. Fair Income Push for Farmers: Fairtrade Africa urged stronger coordination across the cocoa chain to close the living income gap, citing new reference prices including 1,758 CFA francs/kg for Côte d’Ivoire. Digital Connectivity: Côte d’Ivoire launched the first phase of its XOF 38 billion rural connectivity push, targeting 575 communities and expanding access to public e-services. Housing Crunch in Abidjan: An AFP report highlights how Abidjan’s fast growth is colliding with unaffordable rentals, leaving many families priced out despite economic gains. Trade & Business Links: Afrikrea relaunches under its original name on its 10th anniversary, aiming to reconnect African and diaspora creators with global buyers. US Deportation List: The US published an updated deportation list of 427 people from West Africa, including 15 from Côte d’Ivoire.
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