AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInfrastructure Finance: Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund says blended finance is unlocking long-term capital for Africa’s next-gen infrastructure, with over 30% of its ~$1.7bn portfolio already in West Africa across energy, transport, airports, telecoms and data centers. Minerals & Industrial Policy: Nigeria and the AfDB pushed the Abidjan Declaration, urging African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and instead scale local value addition, regional cooperation, strategic financing and mineral data sovereignty. Cocoa Value Chain: The Ivory Coast-Ghana Cocoa Initiative backs efforts to raise farmer earnings and processing capacity, while Swiss chocolatier Lindt faces a US lawsuit over alleged child labour in West African cocoa supply chains. Energy & Oil Services: Saipem won two Eni contracts worth $910m for offshore work on Ivory Coast’s Baleine Phase 3 and biofuel capacity expansion in Italy. Sports—Local Spotlight: In Yamoussoukro, Ghana’s Black Satellites squad is set for a WAFU B U-20 opener vs Nigeria, with the tournament also serving as a qualifier for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. Global Business—Football: PSG formally withdrew from the Yan Diomande race, clearing the way for Real Madrid’s expected €100m+ deal for the Ivory Coast winger.
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