AGP Executive Report

Mining Investment: Appian plans to allocate about $2 billion to Africa but warns policy uncertainty can send capital elsewhere. It is assessing opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire. Cocoa Resilience: Ivorian researchers have developed 11 promising cocoa varieties better able to withstand water stress, as declining rainfall threatens the country’s vital crop. Consular Services: Ghana’s ambassador has taken outreach to San Pedro, Sassandra, Grand Lahou and Tabou, offering consular help and urging citizens to register with the embassy. Food Prices: Côte d’Ivoire’s fishing-sector association set the price of a carton of chub mackerel at 31,500 FCFA, down from 36,500 FCFA. The Commerce Ministry is to monitor the cuts agreed with traders. Gold Exploration: Canadian-listed Waraba Gold’s planned acquisition near Tengrela could expand its exploration footprint, though historical drilling results still need verification.

Cocoa Resilience: Researchers in Côte d’Ivoire have developed 11 promising cocoa varieties designed to better withstand water stress, as unpredictable rainfall threatens the crop central to the economy. Mining Investment: Canadian-listed Waraba Gold has agreed to pay up to $3.3 million for an exploration licence near Tengrela, potentially expanding its landholding along the Boundiali gold belt. Cost of Living: A government-backed agreement has lowered the price of a carton of chub mackerel for traders to 31,500 FCFA, down from 36,500 FCFA, after protests over frozen-fish prices. Election Tensions: Twelve people have been charged over a gendarme’s killing amid lingering election tensions. Energy Investment: AXIAN has secured up to $62 million for a solar plant in Côte d’Ivoire expected to supply power to 240,000 people.

Cocoa Resilience: Ivorian researchers have developed 11 promising cocoa varieties better able to withstand water stress, as erratic rainfall threatens a crop vital to the economy and millions of livelihoods. Food Prices: Fish-sector group INTERPÊCHE set the price of a carton of chub mackerel at 31,500 CFA francs, down from 36,500, after an agreement with the government; commerce officials are to monitor the change. Security and Justice: Twelve people have been charged over a gendarme’s killing amid lingering election tensions. UAE Ties: Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné and a visiting UAE minister discussed expanding trade, investment and other cooperation. Energy: A solar project backed by AXIAN and partners has secured long-term financing; it is expected to begin operating in 2028 and provide power for about 240,000 people.

Election Tensions: Twelve people have been charged over the killing of a gendarme amid lingering tensions after Côte d’Ivoire’s election. Consumer Prices: The government and fish-sector businesses agreed to cut the price of a 20-kilogram carton of mackerel by 2,500 FCFA, with officials tasked with checking the reduction reaches consumers. Foreign Relations: Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné met a UAE minister in Abidjan to discuss trade, investment and broader cooperation. Security: France has ended its permanent military deployment in Côte d’Ivoire as Paris’s long-standing military ties across West Africa recede. Mining and Energy: Canadian-listed Waraba Gold agreed to buy a nearby exploration licence that could expand its Ivorian gold holdings, while a separate solar project backed by AXIAN and partners is under construction and is expected to supply power to about 240,000 people from 2028.

Security and Justice: Twelve people have been charged over a gendarme’s killing amid lingering election tensions, putting public safety and accountability in focus. Cost of Living: The government and fish-sector operators have agreed to cut prices for 20-kilogram cartons of mackerel, with officials to monitor whether the reductions reach consumers; further talks are planned on other fish. Cocoa Value Chain: African producers are pressing for a bigger share of the industry’s earnings, with Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa interests central to a forum on financing, processing and market access. Regional Partnerships: Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné and a visiting UAE minister discussed expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation. Energy Investment: A planned solar plant backed by AXIAN and partners is under construction and expected to supply power for about 240,000 people from 2028.

Food Prices: Côte d’Ivoire’s government and fish-sector businesses agreed to cut the price of 20-kilogram cartons of mackerel and chub mackerel. Officials will monitor whether the reductions reach consumers, after protests by vendors over rising costs. Election Tensions: Twelve people have been charged over a gendarme’s killing amid lingering political tensions, according to a report published this week. Regional Security: Côte d’Ivoire is among six ECOWAS countries pledging troops for a proposed counterterrorism brigade, which aims to mobilize an initial 2,000 personnel by the end of 2026. Energy Investment: A solar plant under construction is expected to supply electricity to about 240,000 people from 2028, with power sold to state utility CI-ENERGIES under a 25-year agreement. Diplomacy: Côte d’Ivoire and the UAE discussed expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation during a meeting in Abidjan.

Food Prices: INTERPÊCHE set the price of a carton of chub mackerel at 31,500 FCFA, down from 36,500, after talks with the government and fish traders. Commerce officials are to monitor the reduction, with discussions on other species due to resume. UAE Ties: Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné and visiting UAE Minister of State Shakhboot bin Nahyan discussed expanding trade, investment and wider cooperation between the two countries. Election Tensions: Twelve people have been charged over the killing of a gendarme amid lingering tensions linked to Côte d’Ivoire’s election. Energy Investment: A 50-megawatt solar plant near Kong has secured up to $62 million in financing; construction is underway, with operations expected in 2028.

Cost of Living: INTERPÊCHE has set the carton price of chub mackerel at 31,500 FCFA, down 5,000 FCFA, after protests over fish prices. Commerce officials will monitor the cuts, with talks on other species due to resume Monday. Diplomacy: Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné and UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan discussed expanding trade, investment and economic ties during a meeting in Abidjan. Election Tensions: Twelve people have been charged over the killing of a gendarme amid lingering tensions linked to Côte d’Ivoire’s election. Regional Security: Côte d’Ivoire is among six ECOWAS countries pledging troops to a planned counterterrorism brigade, as the bloc works to build its force and training and logistics capacity. Energy Investment: A $62 million financing package will support construction of a 50-megawatt solar plant in northern Côte d’Ivoire, expected to supply power to about 240,000 people from 2028.

Regional Security: Côte d’Ivoire is among six ECOWAS members pledging troops to a planned 1,650-strong counterterrorism brigade. Military chiefs aim to mobilize an initial 2,000 troops by year-end, but funding and logistics remain challenges. Diplomacy: Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné met UAE minister Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan in Abidjan to discuss trade, investment and wider cooperation. Rights: Amnesty urged Sierra Leone not to return Ivorian Fatou Traore to Côte d’Ivoire after her deportation from the United States, warning she could face serious abuses. A US judge had granted her protection from removal. Cost of Living: The government and fish-sector traders agreed to cut the price of 20-kilogram cartons of mackerel by CFA2,500, to CFA30,500, after protests. A monitoring committee will check that consumers see the reduction. Election Tensions: Twelve people have been charged over a gendarme’s killing amid lingering tensions. Energy: A $62 million financing package will support a 50-megawatt solar plant in northern Côte d’Ivoire, expected to begin operating in 2028 and supply power to about 240,000 people.

Election Tensions: Twelve people have been charged over the 2025 killing of a gendarme near Agboville and remanded in custody. Prosecutors say one suspect admitted firing on security forces; the case comes amid lingering tensions over President Alassane Ouattara’s disputed re-election. Regional Ties: Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné met UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan in Abidjan to discuss expanding economic, trade and investment cooperation. Cost of Living: The government and fish-sector representatives agreed to cut the price of 20-kilogram cartons of mackerel by 2,500 CFA francs after market protests. Officials will monitor whether the lower price reaches consumers. Energy Investment: A €55.5 million financing package will support a 50-megawatt solar plant near Kong, expected to begin operating in 2028 and supply power for about 240,000 people. Human Rights: Amnesty International called on Sierra Leone to stop the possible return of Ivorian Fatou Traore, saying she could face abuse if sent to Côte d’Ivoire despite a US judge’s protection order.

Deportation Concern: Amnesty International urged Sierra Leone to stop the expected return of Fatou Traore, an Ivorian deported from the United States despite a US judge’s finding that she could face abuse if sent home. UAE Ties: Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné met UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan in Abidjan to discuss expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation. Food Prices: The government and fish-sector businesses agreed to cut the price of 20-kilogram cartons of mackerel by 2,500 CFA francs, with monitoring planned to ensure consumers see the reduction. Election Fallout: Twelve people were charged and remanded over the 2025 killing of a gendarme near Agboville, as political tensions persist after President Alassane Ouattara’s disputed fourth-term victory. Solar Investment: A 50-megawatt solar plant under construction in northern Côte d’Ivoire is expected to begin operating in 2028, providing power for about 240,000 people.

Cost of Living: The government and fish-sector businesses agreed to cut the price of 20-kilogram cartons of chub mackerel and mackerel from 33,000 to 30,500 FCFA after protests over rising prices. A new monitoring commission is meant to check that consumers see the reduction. Election Violence Case: Twelve people have been charged over the 2025 killing of a gendarme near Agboville and remanded in custody. The case comes amid lingering election tensions; authorities say the prosecutions are not politically motivated. Cybercrime: Côte d’Ivoire joined an INTERPOL operation across 21 countries that arrested 1,462 suspects and recovered more than $105 million in illicit funds. Investigators identified nearly 66,000 victims. Energy Regulation: Henri Pépin Krou has taken over as head of electricity regulator ANARE-CI, pledging to modernize oversight and protect consumers while maintaining a fair balance across the sector. Solar Investment: A Dutch development bank will provide up to $62 million for a 50-megawatt solar plant in northern Côte d’Ivoire, expected to begin operating in 2028.

Cybercrime Enforcement: Côte d’Ivoire joined an INTERPOL-led operation across 21 countries that arrested 1,462 suspects, disrupted 10,909 malicious networks and recovered more than $105 million. Investigators linked the crimes to losses exceeding $385 million. Election-Related Prosecution: Twelve people have been charged over the killing of a gendarme during last year’s election unrest and remanded in custody. The case is before Abidjan’s anti-terrorism division; opposition leaders question the government’s conduct, while authorities say the prosecutions are not politically motivated. Energy Investment: AXIAN and partners secured up to $62.3 million for a 50-megawatt solar plant near Kong. Construction is underway, with operations expected in 2028; the project’s power lines are due to pass to the Ivorian government. Electricity Regulation: Henri Pépin Krou has taken over as head of ANARE-CI, pledging to modernize the regulator and strengthen transparency, consumer protection and fair oversight.

Election Tensions: Twelve people have been charged over the 2025 killing of a gendarme near Agboville, a case now before Abidjan’s anti-terrorism division. The prosecutions come amid lingering political tensions, though authorities say they are unrelated to political affiliation. Energy Investment: A Dutch development bank is providing up to $62 million for a 50-megawatt solar plant in northern Côte d’Ivoire, due to begin operating in 2028. Separately, GE Vernova will supply equipment for a planned 372-megawatt gas plant near Abidjan. Electricity Oversight: New ANARE-CI chief Henri Pépin Krou says he will focus on modernizing regulation, improving efficiency and protecting consumers. Gold Governance: Côte d’Ivoire is stepping up its fight against illegal gold mining as official production grows, amid wider concerns that smuggling deprives African governments of revenue. Media and Culture: Canal+ has opened three production studios in Abidjan, available to outside producers, and announced training partnerships with local arts and media institutions.

Election Aftermath: Twelve people have been charged over the killing of a gendarme during election-related unrest in October 2025. The case is before Abidjan’s anti-terrorism division, as political tensions persist after President Alassane Ouattara’s disputed fourth-term victory. Energy Regulation: Henri Pépin Krou took over as head of Côte d’Ivoire’s electricity regulator, pledging to modernise the agency, protect consumers and ensure fair oversight. Power Infrastructure: GE Vernova will supply turbine technology for a planned 372-megawatt power plant near Abidjan, expected to support electricity demand and create up to 1,400 jobs. Trade and Agriculture: The government plans to spend CFA3.5 billion on fruit-fly controls as it seeks to restore Ivorian mango exports to the EU for the 2027 season.

Energy Regulation: Henri Pépin Krou has taken over as head of Côte d’Ivoire’s electricity regulator, ANARE-CI. He says his priorities are modernising the authority, improving oversight and protecting consumers. Power Supply: GE Vernova will provide turbine technology for the planned 372-megawatt Songon power plant near Abidjan, which is expected to support millions of households and create up to 1,400 jobs. Regional Relations: ECOWAS and the Sahel states have begun talks on a framework for cooperation, after years of tension. The meeting in Dakar marked a shift toward dialogue and practical engagement. Agriculture: The government is targeting a return to EU mango markets in 2027 after fruit-fly interceptions led to a suspension. It plans CFA3.5 billion in control measures, including traps across key growing regions.