Opposition Rights in Focus: Six jailed PDCI local opposition officials were released Monday after nine months in detention following a hearing by Abidjan’s anti-terrorism chamber, adding to earlier releases and keeping pressure on how election-era arrests are handled. ECOWAS Appointments: ECOWAS leaders approved new commissioners, ECOWAS Court judges, an auditor-general and the WAHO director-general for 2026–2030, including Côte d’Ivoire’s Dr. Kalilou Sylla as commissioner for internal services. Digital Connectivity Push: During a US diplomatic visit to Abidjan, the Ivorian government approved Starlink’s nationwide satellite internet rollout, targeting the digital divide in remote and rural areas. Cocoa & Climate Governance: Swiss cocoa and coffee sustainability bodies held a joint meeting in Vevey, stressing faster action on climate and worker rights, including child labour and deforestation-linked damage. Regional Economic Shockwatch: African central banks are bracing for fresh inflation pressure as Hormuz shipping disruptions lift oil and fertilizer prices, with Côte d’Ivoire named among fuel-import exposed countries. National Development Model: Ivory Coast is promoting “national champion” firms to drive the 2030 plan, spotlighting companies in cosmetics and oil & gas distribution.