Agri-Tech: UM6P and Côte d’Ivoire’s INP-HB opened a digital farming school in Yamoussoukro, backed by OCP Africa. Its two-year course will train 50 students to develop practical technology for farms, after attracting about 4,000 applicants. Energy Safety: Petroci says a gas leak fire at its Vridi site was extinguished on October 31 with no deaths. Butane supplies remain normal as the company assesses damage and investigates the cause. Regional Infrastructure: Ministers met in Lomé to advance the Abidjan–Lagos highway, reviewing technical studies, right-of-way issues and financing for the trade corridor. Digital Services: A regional cybersecurity centre is due to open in Abidjan on November 5, offering threat response, training and workforce development. Trade and Processing: Côte d’Ivoire will showcase cocoa, coffee, cashew, kola and textiles at China’s import expo, aiming to promote local processing and attract investment. Separately, new processor PMCI Industrie plans to supply certified crude coconut oil to food, cosmetics and industrial customers in 2027. Gas Market: Panoro’s new 9.09% stake in offshore Block CI-27 adds contracted gas supplying electricity generation in Abidjan to its African portfolio.