Security & Diplomacy: Guinea President Mamady Doumbouya met Côte d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, agreeing to deepen intelligence sharing and crack down on cross-border crime, including illegal gold mining. Health & Social Services: Humanity First inaugurated the Masroor Centre for Healthcare in Yopougon-Gesco, adding surgical theatres, ICU, diagnostics and specialist cardiology/gastroenterology services for Abidjan and referrals. Digital Governance & AI: Côte d’Ivoire’s Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé pushed for a high-performing, responsible AI sector, calling for better public data use, stronger digital infrastructure, skills and cybersecurity. Trade & Regional Logistics: Ghana’s importers warn that port congestion could push some cargo to Abidjan, raising the stakes for regional competitiveness ahead of peak trading season. Cocoa Economy: Fairtrade Africa and industry voices warn that falling cocoa prices are squeezing farmer incomes as El Niño risks threaten yields and rural livelihoods in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Culture & Youth: Biama street dance is spreading through Abidjan’s working-class neighbourhoods, turning after-school gatherings into a fast-growing creative economy. Mobility & Visas: Malaysia confirmed a mandatory Single Entry eVisa for social travel for 31 nationalities, including Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Sports: Hull City’s Algerian winger Mohamed Belloumi scored twice as African players continued to make headlines in Europe.