AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoad Infrastructure Push: Ghana’s Roads Minister Kwame Agbodza urged Ashanti Region contractors to speed up works on major projects like the Outer Kumasi Ring Road and key links (Abidjan Nkwanta–Kuntenase, Suame Interchange, Bekwai Roundabout–Santasi), stressing no compromise on quality and value for money. Cocoa Compliance & Farmer Traceability: Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator says the country is ready for EU anti-deforestation rules, pointing to digital farmer producer cards that track beans from farms to ports and support the state-guaranteed price—though exporters warn the rollout could disrupt purchases. Cocoa Price Pressure: Farmers remain squeezed as costs stay high and El Niño risks threaten West African yields, with fertiliser shortage warnings adding more uncertainty for the 2027 season. Gas Deal in Côte d’Ivoire: Panoro Energy agreed to buy DNO’s Côte d’Ivoire business (CI-27 gas fields) for about $86.5m, boosting Panoro’s production base and deepening its role in the local power-linked gas market. Port & Trade Rivalry: Tema Port closed 2025 as West Africa’s top container gateway, edging ahead of Abidjan and Lomé as transshipment and ultra-large vessel calls reshape regional logistics. Digital & Telecom Infrastructure: Blue Cloud Softech signed a strategic MoA to develop telecom and digital infrastructure across Africa, including fibre backbones, 4G/5G, submarine connectivity, and digital public infrastructure.
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