Displacement Crisis: UNHCR says forced displacement and statelessness across West and Central Africa is nearing 20 million, with Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Cameroon driving most of the internal displacement. Sahel Pressure: IOM’s Liptako-Gourma dashboard puts the Central Sahel at 3.48 million displaced as of Feb 2026, with Burkina Faso carrying the bulk and projections warning the wider Sahel Plus could hit 5.7 million by end-2026. Abidjan Development & Energy: At Abidjan’s PND 2026-2030 consultative meeting, Côte d’Ivoire secured major private commitments, including AGL’s 800 billion FCFA pledge, as the government leans on energy and logistics to sustain growth. Climate & Flood Risk: Scientists warn extreme West African rainfall is now about five times more likely due to climate change, with June floods hitting Ivory Coast, Ghana and Togo hard. Cocoa Value Push: Nigeria’s president called for cocoa value addition to keep more income in farming communities, with Ivory Coast and Ghana highlighted for regional cooperation. Security & Borders: Benin and Nigeria used geospatial intelligence in a joint customs operation, seizing narcotics, pharmaceuticals, fuel and consumer goods. Local Economy Spotlight: A new report highlights how Ivorian firms are moving into sectors once dominated by multinationals, from fuel distribution to digital banking and cosmetics.