AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoPayments & Inclusion: Ivory Coast-based startup REMA/OS launched a B2B offline payment protocol using a Bluetooth SDK so banks can enable secure peer-to-peer transfers without internet—aimed at rural farmers and cooperatives across UEMOA. Energy & Offshore Production: VAALCO Energy says the Baobab field on CI-40 (offshore Côte d’Ivoire) restarted after a successful FPSO refurbishment in Dubai; production is back from four wells with more expected online as a 2026 drilling program ramps up. Cocoa Supply Shock: El Niño-linked weather risk is hitting Ivory Coast cocoa operations, with heavy rain disrupting access to Abidjan’s port and slowing forward sales; cocoa prices are reacting to damage concerns and shifting inventories. Climate & Food Prices: Broader forecasts warn El Niño could amplify extreme weather and strain agriculture and food supply chains across the coming months. Industrial Finance Pulse: UBA marked Africa Day with continent-wide cultural showcases across 20 markets, highlighting digital finance and cross-border trade as key growth themes. World Cup Watch, Local Impact: FIFA World Cup preparations are spilling into logistics and services, including new real-time traffic planning tools for major host-city events.
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