AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup Culture & Faith: South Africa’s Cardinal Brislin sent a blessing to Bafana Bafana ahead of their 2026 World Cup run, urging players to “play hard” and reminding fans that support is coming from home. Women’s Football in the Region: WAFCON-bound teams are using the current FIFA window to test readiness, with Ivory Coast set to host Cape Verde in Abidjan as preparations heat up for Morocco 2026. Ivory Coast on the Global Stage: With the World Cup expanded to 48 teams, Africa’s record 10 representatives include Côte d’Ivoire, and CAF says the wider format will boost the continent’s visibility and inspire a new generation. Tech & Belonging: Ivorian ecosystem builders are getting more hands-on, with women-led tech initiatives growing in Abidjan and connecting local talent to wider innovation networks. Business Ties: Turkey is deepening investment in Côte d’Ivoire, citing political stability and a fast-growing trade relationship driven by entrepreneurs across construction, energy, agriculture and more. Lifestyle & Community: A growing Côte d’Ivoire surfing scene is helping kids learn to swim and rethink fear of the ocean, turning sport into a real-life confidence boost. Travel Policy Watch: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing hubs across Africa, with Abidjan named among the remaining centres—important for Ivorians planning travel.
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