AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection & Civic Space: Côte d’Ivoire is heading toward its Oct. 25 presidential vote amid rising tension after key opposition figures were excluded from the ballot. Civil society and ARTICLE 19 warn that arrests and forceful dispersal of protests in Abidjan are shrinking civic space—an environment that can’t support a credible, free election. Deforestation Fight: In Gbêkê (Djebonoua, Bouaké), E LAFI SOU Foundation and People Planet and Peace Foundation planted 1,200 indigenous trees in the sacred forest of Sessekro to restore biodiversity, stabilize soil, and curb indiscriminate felling. Cocoa Pressure on the Environment: New market reporting says Côte d’Ivoire has far more unsold cocoa than previously estimated, with port volumes rising—fueling price drops and raising pressure on farmers and supply chains. Climate & Heat Risks: Across West Africa and beyond, heat and storm volatility are in focus; for Côte d’Ivoire-linked World Cup viewing in Philly, organizers are bracing for severe storms and extreme humidity, a reminder of how weather can disrupt communities and events. Tourism Push: Côte d’Ivoire’s tourism ministry says the country wants tourism to drive jobs and growth, targeting “modern, sustainable” hubs including Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, San Pedro, and Man.
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