AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRubber: Côte d’Ivoire is pushing local processing as output reaches about 2 million tonnes, with the sector supporting more than 1.5 million livelihoods. The government also prioritises plantation renewal, quality and traceability. Cocoa: Futures rebounded after hitting a one-month low, but stocks are high and demand concerns persist despite expectations of smaller crops in Côte d’Ivoire and other leading producers. Energy: VAALCO reported higher production after restarting output at the offshore Baobab field; its next drilling phase is under way, with more wells planned for 2027. Mining: Allied Gold said its Côte d’Ivoire complex performed well in the third quarter, with Bonikro and Agbaou meeting or beating plan. Sugar: Sucrivoire postponed expansion by a season as inventories climbed 56% and sales barely grew, redirecting funds to factory reliability. Digital services: A new Cisco cybersecurity centre in Abidjan will provide regional threat monitoring, incident response and skills training. Capital markets: BRVM is exploring futures and ETFs and talks continue on widening African investor access to Dangote’s refinery IPO.
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