World Bank Push for Jobs: Côte d’Ivoire’s World Bank Group says its active portfolio has hit $5.3bn across 25 projects, unveiled during Abidjan Open Days 2026, with a clear focus on the national goal of creating 3 million jobs (youth and women prioritized) through education, infrastructure, agriculture, energy and health. BRVM Finance Spotlight: Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire starts trading on the BRVM on Sept. 24 under ticker BBGC, after a public offer that drew 95.8bn CFA francs of orders and added 17,544 new investors. Water Governance in Abidjan: Abidjan hosted ECOWAS/UEMOA/CILSS water governance talks as West Africa prepares for its first-ever regional water forum, reviewing implementation of regional IWRM resolutions. Oil & Gas Deal Watch: SOCAR has acquired a 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine offshore project, joining Eni (37.25%), Vitol (30%) and Petroci (22.75%). Healthcare Delivery by Drone: Zipline will expand in Côte d’Ivoire, adding nine facilities to deliver health supplies to up to 12 million people over eight years. Tech & Entrepreneurship: Yango Fellowship 2026 wrapped up in Abidjan with 24 fellows from six countries pitching projects spanning cashless transport, digital merchant identity, health supply visibility, cross-border job matching, smart waste and water testing.