Disability Care & Social Protection: In Bouaké, a mother says a specialised residential centre is the safest option for children with developmental disorders facing rejection, violence or worse, as UN-backed groups push for urgent action to integrate the 80+ million people living with disabilities across Africa. Education Policy: Côte d’Ivoire’s education ministry has ended “cours de renforcement” run by teachers outside regulated hours, arguing success shouldn’t depend on extra payments; parents in places like Alépé are split between relief and concerns that some pupils may lose advantages. Public Finance: Abidjan launched a 20-year Treasury bond on the UMOA Securities Market, extending the previous 15-year ceiling. Energy & Oilfield Updates: VAALCO reports successful offshore Gabon drilling and starts Baobab Phase 5 drilling offshore Côte d’Ivoire, with first producer well timing targeted for late 2026/2027. Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv and Cybastion signed an MoU to accelerate digital transformation across Northwest Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire, targeting AI/cloud-ready power and cooling for national projects. Trade & Logistics: Coverage highlights how Cotonou’s transit flows are being reshaped by regional shocks, with Burkina Faso emerging as a key relay—an indirect signal for West African corridor planning.