AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCultural Heritage Return: Côte d’Ivoire marked Independence Day with the homecoming of the sacred Djidji Ayokwe “talking drum,” looted by French colonial troops in 1916 and finally shown to Ivorians for the first time—carried through Abidjan’s Yopougon district and blessed in Adjame, where it was made. Independence & Governance: President Alassane Ouattara used the 66th Independence anniversary to push a new development agenda, stressing stronger democratic institutions, better public services, jobs, and national unity as the country tackles flooding impacts. Diaspora & Diplomacy: India’s External Affairs Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh met the Indian community in Abidjan during the celebrations, highlighting cultural performances and deepening ties. Regional Security & Human Rights: Reports from the wider region include police rescuing teenagers trafficked toward Ivory Coast for forced sex work, underscoring ongoing risks around migration and exploitation. Arts & Lifestyle Spotlight: A Cameroonian painter’s new exhibition reimagines Renaissance religious scenes in cocoa plantations, blending European art traditions with African everyday life.
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