AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCocoa Supply Shock for West Africa: Ghana’s COCOBOD warns cocoa output could drop 16% in 2026/27, blaming El Niño-linked weather swings, swollen shoot disease, aging farms and illegal gold mining—pressuring global prices and raising the stakes for Côte d’Ivoire’s own cocoa value chain. Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana Cocoa Alliance: At a summit in Abidjan, Presidents Ouattara and Mahama reaffirmed plans for a fairer, more sustainable cocoa economy and pushed for more local processing so both countries capture more value. Mining Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire: Fortuna Mining is expanding its Séguéla gold mine, boosting processing capacity to 2.3m tonnes/year and targeting ~200,000 oz annually over the next decade. Industrial Trade Push: EQUIP AUTO Côte d’Ivoire is set for 26–28 Nov 2026 in Abidjan, aiming to draw 10,000+ mobility and industrial professionals and exhibitors across the region. Logistics Connectivity: TAAG launched new cargo freighter services linking Amsterdam–Lusaka and Luanda–Lusaka, with Abidjan included in its North–South airfreight network. Energy/Infrastructure Angle: Saipem says it’s doubling down on deepwater offshore work, including activity tied to Eni’s Baleine program off Côte d’Ivoire.
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