AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Ghana’s COCOBOD lifted the 2026/27 cocoa producer price by 2.4% to GH¢42,400/tonne, nudging global prices higher and raising fears of cross-border cocoa shifts amid El Niño-linked weather risk. Security: Nigeria’s joint forces (Army, DSS and Amotekun) killed a senior ISWAP commander, Abdussamad Ohida, targeting a planned wave of attacks ahead of festive season and 2027 polls. Disaster Watch: On the Congo River, two boats collided, killing at least 30 with dozens still missing as authorities cite night travel and overcrowding. Climate & Food: Zimbabwe braces for a “super” El Niño, with drought risks and resilience questions for food systems as grain stores and silos face uneven impacts. Governance & Tech: Bank of Ghana Governor Asiama warned public institutions not to let AI replace human judgment in spending decisions. Business & Finance: Kenya’s CMA approved a short-form prospectus allowing eligible Kenyans to join Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s IPO via GDRs. Regional Integration: EAC Speaker Oboth urged other sectors to copy the defence sector’s deeper integration model. Migration: Spanish police cleared Ceuta’s migrant camp ahead of a royal visit, moving about 3,000 people toward border processing.
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