AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRestitution & Heritage: A 3.5-metre, 430-kilogram Atchan talking drum (Djidji Ayôkwé), seized by French colonial authorities in Adjamé in 1916, is set to return to Côte d’Ivoire from Paris—another milestone in the push to bring African cultural treasures home. Modern Architecture: MoMA in New York is spotlighting West African “architects of liberation,” with Ivorian work featured, linking post-independence building styles to self-determination across the region. Ivorian Arts & Media Loss: Claudius Hawwmond, actor and head of H Studios, died after his role in ‘La Dernière Voix’; the Ministry of Culture praised his audiovisual support and mentorship. Education Shock in Daloa: Classes were suspended for three days after the death of English teacher Keita Daouda on the Daloa–Bédiala route; unions demand an investigation into the circumstances. Space & Science: Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords in Abidjan, joining a growing list of countries committing to shared lunar exploration rules. Culture, Identity & Community: A profile of Joseph Khoury and the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Côte d’Ivoire (CCILCI) highlights evolving demands for transparency and stronger Abidjan–Beirut ties. Women’s Entrepreneurship: AfDB’s AFAWA launched a learning event in Côte d’Ivoire to boost women entrepreneurs’ access to finance and digital growth. Youth Safety Online: Reports warn of sextortion schemes targeting children as young as seven, with calls for faster protection and support.
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