AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGulf of Guinea Corridor Watch: A new look at West Africa’s coast from Lagos to Abidjan shows a shift from scattered ports and cities into a more connected urban and economic belt, with Lagos driving housing and transport expansion and Cotonou/Lomé/Accra-Tema strengthening port-led trade and logistics. Blue Economy & Shipping: ECOWAS is pushing to cut delays on the Abidjan–Lagos corridor, using border-post dialogue and tools like biometric IDs and transit systems to reduce harassment and speed up movement of people and goods. Cocoa Supply Chain Pressure: Cocoa prices are stabilising after sharp drops tied to strong Ivory Coast and Ghana weather, while Ghana’s COCOBOD projects lower 2026/27 output amid swollen shoot disease and aging farms—keeping farmers and buyers on edge. Côte d’Ivoire Mining Update: EU Gold Mining reports maiden diamond drilling at its Kimoukro project confirmed bedrock gold mineralisation, refining the geology for future drilling. Industrial Leadership: LafargeHolcim Côte d’Ivoire appoints Mohamed Kharraki as managing director, focusing on safety, digitalisation and decarbonisation across its Abidjan and San Pédro cement sites. Trade Facilitation: Ghana’s MoTAI and TradeMark Africa renew their MoU to modernise border management, strengthen digital trade and improve logistics along the Abidjan–Lagos corridor.
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