AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFaith and Public Life: Burkina Faso has asked Côte d’Ivoire to pursue legal action against Ivorian pastor and social media influencer Camille Makosso as part of terrorism-related investigations. The request puts cross-border cooperation—and Makosso’s high-profile public role—in focus. Food and Drink: Abidjan bartenders joined peers from Lagos and Accra at Lagos Cocktail Week, where organisers celebrated African creativity and collaboration across the region’s drinks scene. Fashion: Abidjan shoppers are embracing second-hand clothing for its durability, affordability and distinctive finds, while some designers customise pieces for individual style. Funeral Traditions: A report from Yopougon highlights the steep cost of elaborate funerals, with one family spending millions of CFA francs on rites, transport and a burial attended by hundreds. Film and Language: Ghanaian actor Agya Koo says films in local languages can reach global audiences through streaming and subtitles, citing the appeal of his Twi-language movies in Côte d’Ivoire.
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