US Visa Processing Shift: The U.S. plans to cut Africa visa-processing “hubs” from nearly 50 to just 20, with Abidjan among the retained sites—good news for regional applicants, but a reminder that the real economic upside depends on capacity and smoother logistics. Banking & Credit Access: Nedbank and Jumo launch “Quick Loans,” using AI to assess affordability in real time and offer R500–R50,000 loans over 1–12 months, signaling faster, more flexible formal credit. Regional Power & Trade: The World Bank says West Africa’s power integration programme is expanding cross-border electricity trading, with thousands of kilometres of transmission built and millions gaining access since 2019. Energy Advocacy: The African Energy Chamber urges “energy addition” via more oil and gas investment, arguing energy supply—not energy transition—drives development. Côte d’Ivoire Business Links: Turkish investment in Côte d’Ivoire is deepening, with trade reportedly doubling to about $1.5bn and new projects in cement, cocoa processing and chemicals. Mining Update: Dalaroo Metals reports a 4.3km gold anomaly at Gold Ridge in Côte d’Ivoire and plans auger drilling to test it. World Cup Economy Angle: Côte d’Ivoire’s Group E opener vs Ecuador is set for June 15 in Philadelphia, putting Ivorian fans and travel-linked spending in the spotlight.