AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSTEM & Education: Abidjan classrooms show a worrying shift as science interest fades across West Africa; in Côte d’Ivoire, only 0.6% of students in the 2022 baccalaureate elite maths-and-physics track, with science streams shrinking since 2015—teachers describe tiny science classes and limited labs. Digital Regulation: ARTCI is strengthening its digital regulation skills at a regional workshop in Douala, Cameroon, with ITU and partners, aiming to improve oversight as Côte d’Ivoire’s digital transformation accelerates. Music & Culture: Abidjan’s Palais de la Culture will host “Concert de la Fraternité” on Oct 3, featuring Guinean duo Soul Bang’s and Manamba Kanté, celebrating ties between Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire. Showbiz & Honors: DJ Kedjevara is named a Knight of the Order of Merit for Solidarity for work linked to his 18 Avril Foundation. Regional Spotlight: Tayc announces an Africa Tour 2026 with an Abidjan stop on Oct 11 and a Cotonou show in December. Community & Inclusion: Burkina Faso’s Vibra-Signe dance technique empowers deaf dancers, and the group has performed in Ivory Coast—music becomes movement through vibrations and gestures. Payments & Fintech: BCEAO publishes the latest list of 175 authorized PI-SPI participants, with Côte d’Ivoire among the leading markets for interoperable instant payments.
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