AI & Digital Capacity: Côte d’Ivoire says it wants to help build a high-performing, responsible and inclusive African AI sector, with priorities spanning public data, digital infrastructure, computing capacity, cloud services, energy, skills, financing, cybersecurity and governance. Hospitality & Tourism Ecosystem: Continental Hotels’ Karl Hala argues hospitality performance depends on the whole travel ecosystem—airlines, airports, skills, experiences and the destination story—not just hotel buildings. Abidjan Youth Economy & Culture: A fast-paced street dance craze, biama, is drawing working-class crowds across Abidjan, with free performances for dancers and paid entry for spectators—showing how youth culture can generate local spending. Uber Pullback Signals Pressure on Mobility Markets: Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda, leaving it active only in a few African countries; the move highlights tougher economics for ride-hailing as costs rise and competition squeezes driver earnings. Trade Facilitation in West Africa: Nigeria and Benin plan real-time customs data exchange at the Sèmè–Kraké border to cut delays and improve movement of legitimate goods. Cocoa Supply Chain Stress: Fairtrade warns El Niño could disrupt cocoa communities and broader agricultural supply chains, adding to uncertainty for West African producers. BRVM Finance: Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire is set to start trading on the BRVM on Sept. 24 after a share sale, with the ticker BBGC.