AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIvory Coast’s “national champions” push: After 15 years of growth, Côte d’Ivoire is betting on home-grown private firms to drive its 2030 plan, from shea-butter cosmetics maker Kaera in Yopougon (600 jobs, sales across West Africa and as far as Paris and Dubai) to fintech start-up Djamo, as stability and investor-friendly conditions help companies scale. Cultural diplomacy in Abidjan: The Korean Embassy in Abidjan launched the 2026 Korean Film Festival with the Ivory Coast premiere of “The King’s Warden,” plus Kim Soo-jin’s “Noise,” drawing about 500 attendees and spotlighting deeper cultural exchange. Regional security watch: Analysts warn Ghana’s window to act is narrowing as JNIM expands southward, using routes through forest corridors and protected areas, raising fears of spillover toward the coast. West Africa energy politics: ECOWAS has endorsed the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a $25bn, multi-country project aimed at turning African gas into regional industrial power. World Cup afterglow with a local lens: Spain’s 1-0 final win over Argentina (Ferran Torres) capped a tournament that also highlighted Africa’s presence—record numbers of African teams reached the knockout stage—while off-pitch controversies and travel rules shaped the experience.
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