Port & Trade Competitiveness: Ghana’s importers warn Tema Port congestion and rising costs could push cargo to Abidjan, urging urgent high-level reforms to restore predictable clearance and reduce delays. Cocoa Market Signals: Cocoa prices edged higher as Ghana floated a 6% rise in 2026/27 farmer pay, while Ivory Coast data showed higher shipments and harvest—supporting near-term volatility for West African producers. Regional Security & Trade: Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire agreed to deepen intelligence sharing and step up action against cross-border crime and illegal gold mining, reinforcing economic ties alongside security cooperation. Customs Modernisation: Nigeria and Benin move to link Customs systems at Sèmè-Kraké for real-time declarations, risk profiles and enforcement alerts to cut border delays. Abidjan Business & Culture: The biama street-dance craze is turning Abidjan’s working-class neighbourhoods into a small creative economy, with low-cost events and growing youth participation. Healthcare Investment in Abidjan: Humanity First inaugurated the Masroor Centre for Healthcare in Yopougon-Gesco, adding surgical, ICU, diagnostics and specialist cardiology/gastroenterology services. Côte d’Ivoire Capital Markets: West Africa’s BRVM in Abidjan continues to attract attention as investors look outward, with the exchange reporting strong recent performance and growing international interest. Sports (Youth Development): Ghana’s Black Maidens arrive in Yamoussoukro for the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup, framing the tournament as serious preparation for the World Cup.