Oil & Gas Outlook: The Rio Oil & Gas (ROG.e 2026) conference in Brazil (starting 21 Sept) is drawing top executives from Petrobras, TotalEnergies, Shell, BP, and others—signalling continued global focus on deepwater projects and supply-chain innovation. Digital Regulation: Côte d’Ivoire’s telecom regulator ARTCI is in Douala, Cameroon for an ITU-backed workshop to sharpen digital regulation skills and improve oversight as the country’s digital transformation accelerates. Cocoa & Climate-Smart Farming: Barry Callebaut is testing Assisted Natural Regeneration in Ivory Coast, blending protection of naturally regenerating trees with targeted planting to build more resilient cocoa landscapes amid deforestation pressures. Housing Demand: Ivory Coast estimates urban housing needs at 827,753 units by 2030 and launched 420 social/economic units in Yamoussoukro under a 25,000-unit emergency programme. Regional Trade & Borders: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire commissioned 37 new boundary pillars, completing Phase One of a 150km land boundary reaffirmation exercise. Business & Sports Finance: PSG reportedly paid €3.3m for a “right of preference” tied to Ivory Coast midfielder Mario Dorgeles, securing priority in a future sale.