AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Connectivity: Nigeria is exploring new fibre corridors through Niger or Benin to cut internet costs for landlocked Burkina Faso by up to 50%, with a technical working committee set to map implementation. Agribusiness & Jobs: In Ghana, MP Isaac Adongo launched a tomato and pepper support registration for dry-season farming, offering fertiliser, seedlings, tractors and irrigation help—an angle that matters for regional food supply chains that Burkina Faso traders watch. Energy Finance: Ghana’s Genser Energy secured about $527m in credit to expand gas-power projects across Ghana and Burkina Faso, including upgrades to combined-cycle systems and a new Côte d’Ivoire project. Security & Trade Corridors: A German ambassador visited Bawku and Kulungugu to assess border security and resilience, noting the potential for renewed trade links between northern Ghana and Burkina Faso. Water & Power: SONABEL reported Bagré and Kompienga dams in Burkina Faso are both above 77% capacity, with possible Bagré spillway action if levels rise further. Human Rights Pressure: A US congressman urged sanctions on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officials over alleged human rights abuses, raising compliance and risk concerns for regional business.
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