AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK Immigration: The UK raised the minimum funds international students must show for a student visa from 15 West African countries, effective Nov. 30, 2026—£1,570/month for London and £1,203/month outside London. Coastal Risk: A Harvard study warns parts of West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea are losing up to 30 feet of coastline per year, saying “hard engineering” like groynes can protect one area while worsening erosion elsewhere. Cocoa & Prices: Cocoa production is expected to fall in the 2026/27 season, with Ivory Coast and Ghana facing weather, disease, and farm pressures—fueling renewed cocoa price volatility across West Africa. Digital Infrastructure (Côte d’Ivoire): Ivory Coast is set to open its first state-owned data center in 2027, backed by a $66m EXIM financing guarantee, as Abidjan’s tech push grows. Football (Regional): Ghana’s Carlos Queiroz is set to return for 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with Ghana urged to treat the Côte d’Ivoire opener like a final. Informal Economy: A continent-wide report highlights how informal work dominates urban life from Abidjan to Dakar, driven by poverty and red tape.
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