AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoCocoa Diplomacy: Côte d’Ivoire’s Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, urging deeper collaboration to make cocoa more resilient and profitable for farmers. World Cup Pride in Philly: Ivory Coast kicked off its 2026 campaign with a late 1-0 win over Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium, with Aboubacar Diallo scoring in the 90th minute as fans turned the city into a full-on fan fest. World Cup Politics & Access: The tournament continues under a cloud of U.S. visa restrictions, with reports that Ivory Coast fans face partial entry limits—while the wider debate grows louder about whether the host is truly welcoming. Football Governance Clash: Curaçao and 12 other federations, including Côte d’Ivoire, pushed back against UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin’s “uninteresting matches” remarks about the expanded 48-team World Cup. Culture, Community & Sport: ECOWAS marked its 51st anniversary in Grand-Bassam with workshops on peace and regional integration, bringing together women’s groups, civil society, media, and community leaders.
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