AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIllegal Mining & Church Voice: Ivory Coast’s Cardinal Dogbo is urging stronger state action against “gold that kills,” linking illegal mining to greed and calling for a national push to reject the worship of money. Housing Crunch in Abidjan: An AFP report follows Abidjan home-hunters as rent and poor housing conditions strain budgets, with UN-Habitat warning that many households spend far too much of their income on rent. Cocoa Politics & Prices: Ghana’s opposition UP is challenging cocoa pricing comparisons with Côte d’Ivoire after Abidjan announced a 1,200 CFA/kg guaranteed farmgate price for the 2026/27 crop. ECOWAS Re-Engagement: New ECOWAS Commission President Birame Diop says the bloc must rebuild unity and deepen engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, arguing geography and shared threats make cooperation unavoidable. Water & Community Support: Global Water Challenge and Cargill expand their Cargill Currents partnership to more countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, focusing on safe water, sanitation, and watershed restoration. Design & Modern Identity: A MoMA feature on “Architects of Liberation” spotlights modernist landmarks across West Africa, including Abidjan’s iconic structures, and the question of what new nations become after colonial rule. Culture & Music Spaces: A roundup highlights West African cafes, galleries, and concept spaces that put music at the center of community life, including spots in Abidjan.
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