Digital Infrastructure Deal: Vertiv signed an MoU with Cybastion to accelerate digital transformation across Northwest Africa, targeting Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad and Gabon, with Vertiv bringing data-centre power/cooling expertise and Cybastion leveraging government-led digital programmes. Regulatory & Markets: Côte d’Ivoire’s government is moving ahead with Meta monetization for local creators, positioning the country as a Francophone African pioneer in state-facilitated access to global platform revenues. Energy & Consumer Prices: Côte d’Ivoire maintained butane gas subsidies nationwide for October 2026, fixing 6kg at 2,000 FCFA and setting official prices for larger formats and fuel products. Trade & Mobility: ECOWAS is pushing public sensitization for its biometric ID (ENBIC) to speed mutual border acceptance by December 2026, supporting smoother travel and trade across the region. Finance: Bank of Africa Côte d’Ivoire reported a slight 1.5% rise in net banking income in the first half of 2026. Mining & Projects: Toubani Resources says construction is advancing at the Kobada Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with CIL tank erection underway and first gold targeted for Q3 2027.