Ivory Coast Fashion on the World Stage: Abidjan designers are breaking through internationally, boosted by social media and high-profile wearers like Beyoncé’s stylist, while creators insist they’re building from Abidjan, not leaving. Cocoa Value Addition Push: Côte d’Ivoire is lining up major private commitments to fund its 2026-2030 national development programme, with logistics and energy investment tied to growth, as the region moves to keep more cocoa value at home. PND Private Financing: Africa Global Logistics pledges 800 billion FCFA over five years to support Côte d’Ivoire’s development priorities, reflecting how government plans lean on private capital. Climate & Flood Risk: A new study says extreme West African rainfall is now about five times more likely due to climate change, with Côte d’Ivoire among the hardest hit in recent floods. Regional Governance Under Pressure: A report highlights how West African governments are tightening control over opposition, from arrests and prosecutions to party suspensions. Care Economy Reform: UN Women urges reforms after a report shows Liberia’s unpaid care work is a huge economic contribution that remains largely ignored in policy.