Street Culture in Abidjan: The biama dance craze is taking over Ivory Coast’s working-class neighbourhoods, with weekly after-school gatherings in Yopougon where teens perform high-tempo acrobatic moves to mixed rhythms like zouk, zouglou and afrobeat—free to join, small fees to watch. Inclusion & Access in Education: UNESCO’s Korea office is running a BRIDGE Programme workshop in Seoul for field workers from nine countries including Côte d’Ivoire, focusing on literacy and education for out-of-school youth and adults through peer-led problem solving. Local Tech for Development: Côte d’Ivoire’s Prime Minister says the country wants to build a high-performing, responsible and inclusive AI sector, calling for stronger public data use, digital infrastructure, computing capacity, skills and governance. Healthcare Expansion in Abidjan: Humanity First inaugurated the Masroor Centre for Healthcare in Yopougon-Gesco, adding surgical theatres, ICU, diagnostics and specialist cardiology and gastroenterology services for hundreds of patients yearly. Immigrant Support & Community Care: Rooted Pathways Counseling in Champaign received a Business Leadership Award tied to the Immigrant Welcome Awards, highlighting culturally sensitive therapy and welcoming spaces. Religious Unity in Schools: An interfaith programme at St. Patrick’s High & Technical School in Karachi featured students and leaders promoting harmony across faiths, with an honorary consul general from Ivory Coast among speakers. Youth, Media & Distraction: A new book launch in Yaoundé, “The Buzz Generation,” sparked debate on how constant digital entertainment and viral culture can distract from education and long-term progress.