Poverty & Development Diplomacy: Indonesia renewed its commitment to global poverty alleviation as it took the deputy chair role at China-initiated GPPAD, sharing a village-driven development model that includes cooperatives, health checks and nutritious meals. Digital ID & Privacy: Mauritius’ data protection chief warned that digital identity systems must not run in a legal vacuum, stressing privacy and cybersecurity as core requirements for safe rollout. Energy & Investment (Côte d’Ivoire): Eni and partners approved the final investment decision for Baleine Phase 3, aiming to lift oil output to 150,000 bpd and gas to 200 MMcfd, with all gas allocated to the domestic market. Cocoa Market Shock: Cocoa futures jumped nearly 10% as Ivory Coast flooding and El Niño fears met Hormuz-related disruptions, raising concerns for near-term supply. World Cup Business Angle: A World Cup ticket and lodging scam alert warns fans about fake sites, cloned rentals and phishing, with legitimate tickets typically delivered via the FIFA app. Regional Macro: The AfDB expects Africa’s growth to slow to 4.2% amid Middle East war-driven food, fuel and fertilizer pressures, before a rebound in 2027. Football & Local Economy: Côte d’Ivoire’s World Cup run is framed as a peace and unity story, while the tournament’s affordability debate highlights how kit prices strain household budgets across West Africa.