AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Industry (Côte d’Ivoire): Eni and partners have taken a final investment decision to push Baleine Phase 3 offshore, lifting oil output from 60,000 to 150,000 bpd and gas from 80 to 200 million cubic feet/day, with all gas earmarked for the domestic market to support power generation and industrial growth. Oil & Gas (Côte d’Ivoire): The project also adds a new floating production, storage and offloading vessel, building on the fast-track approach already used in Baleine’s earlier phases. Cocoa & Risk (West Africa): Cocoa futures jumped sharply after heavy flooding in Côte d’Ivoire disrupted access to plantations, while markets also price in El Niño-driven longer-term supply risk. Finance & Standards (Africa): AfDB and the World Economic Forum launched the HRI Roadmap for Africa to channel private capital into fragile economies, targeting the continent’s large development financing gap. Trade & Logistics (Africa): MSC says Asia-to-Africa container volumes surged 27% in 2025, driven by shipping diversions and improving currencies in countries including Ghana and Algeria. Aviation (Regional): Nigeria approved a privately funded aircraft leasing company to reduce airline disruptions, using sovereign guarantees to lower lessor risk. Creative Economy (Africa): IFC hired Aninver to develop an IP Reform Playbook for African creative industries, aiming to strengthen IP systems and monetization in music, film, fashion and sport.
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