Cocoa Market: Cocoa futures slid sharply as the dollar strengthened and Ivory Coast shipments rose, with farmers sending 2.18 million tonnes to ports (+19.8%) and inventories hitting a 2.25-year high—pressuring prices despite earlier weather-related harvest worries. Mining & Investment: Montage Gold says it has poured first gold at its Koné mine in Côte d’Ivoire (about 1,140 ounces), ahead of schedule, after processing 400,000+ tonnes of ore; the ramp-up targets commercial output from the oxide circuit before year-end. Gold Exploration: Kobo Resources reported new Kossou drilling results in Côte d’Ivoire, including 19.0m at 1.94 g/t Au at the Road Cut Zone, extending the gold system northward. Sovereignty & Migration: Côte d’Ivoire rejected a US proposal to accept “third-country” deportees who are not Ivorian citizens, fueling debate on national sovereignty in global migration policy. Telecom & Regulation: Abidjan is set for a major public discussion on radio frequency management, with the AIGF scheduled to brief citizens and operators on spectrum control and interference-free use. Regional Business & Finance: AFAWA kicked off a Côte d’Ivoire-focused learning event on improving women entrepreneurs’ access to finance, including digital finance and market access. Sports & Economy: Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana has 22 players ready for a 2027 AFCON qualifier vs The Gambia, framing the match as a “win or learn” response to recent struggles.