AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoToxic Waste Justice: UN experts say thousands of victims of Trafigura’s 2006 “Probo Koala” toxic waste dumping in Côte d’Ivoire are still waiting for justice, accountability and remedies—calling it environmental racism and rights violations. Water Security: ECOWAS announced Côte d’Ivoire’s Abidjan will host the first West Africa Regional Water Forum (Sept. 24–25) to push a shared roadmap for sustainable, cross-border water management. Cocoa & Climate Pressure: Cocoa prices are moving with weather and supply signals; reports note improved short-term prospects in Ivory Coast’s cocoa regions after dry spells, even as global inventories and demand remain mixed. Mining & Land Use: Montage Gold says its Wendé exploration in Côte d’Ivoire is advancing, with drilling confirming mineralization continuity at the Bobosso target and expanding exploration permits. Oil & Offshore Footprints: Saipem won major Eni-linked contracts including Baleine Phase 3 offshore work off Ivory Coast, alongside a biofuels-related project in Italy—raising the stakes for environmental oversight around new energy infrastructure.
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