China-Ivory Coast Industrial Shift: China’s role in Côte d’Ivoire is moving from building projects to running factories and processing hubs, with Abidjan’s port expansion and major infrastructure now feeding longer-term industrial stakes. Energy & Offshore Contracts: Wison New Energies signs the EPCIC deal for Eni’s Baleine Phase 3 FPSO offshore Ivory Coast, a major step for local execution capacity in oil and gas. Cocoa Market Volatility: Cocoa prices rebound on North American grindings strength, but the wider picture stays mixed as European demand softens and heavy rains threaten supply. Cocoa Value Addition Push: Nigeria’s president calls for cocoa market reforms and regional cooperation with Ivory Coast and Ghana to keep more value in Africa’s processing chains. Industrial Finance & Logistics: Côte d’Ivoire’s PND 2026-2030 attracts big private commitments, including AGL’s 800bn FCFA logistics investment, aimed at boosting transport and trade corridors. Mining Cashflow Update: Kodal Minerals reports its first $13m repayment tied to Bougouni lithium exports, despite Q2 production delays from crushing circuit issues. AfDB Economic Outlook: AfDB’s chief economist says Africa’s multipolar leverage should grow through trade resilience and stronger global economic governance. Customs Tech on Borders: Benin and Nigeria complete a geospatial-intelligence-led customs operation, boosting seizures of illicit goods along the border corridor.