Theatre & Language Culture: The RFI Theatre Prize shortlist is out, with Ivory Coast’s Éric Digbé (“Gòor-jigéen”) among 13 finalists from across Africa and the Francophone world, and the winner set to be announced next September at Limoges’ Zébrures d’automne festival. Human Rights & Migration: Survivors of trafficking in Côte d’Ivoire say they were lured from Nigeria with promises of jobs, then trapped in forced labour, prostitution and sexual exploitation; a joint operation involving Côte d’Ivoire authorities and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons rescued victims including Monica (17) and Juliet (18). Security & Extractives: ACLED warns jihadist groups in the Sahel are increasingly using mining economies and strategic sites to fund violence and expand influence—an issue that resonates across West Africa’s extractive corridors. Local Life in Abidjan: Colorful minibuses remain a vivid part of Abidjan street culture, keeping the city moving and shaping everyday urban identity. Politics & Justice: Six jailed PDCI opposition officials were freed after months in detention, following a hearing in Abidjan’s anti-terrorism chamber. Health & Impact: Cure Blindness Project released its 2025 impact report, highlighting record sight-restoring surgeries through partner networks.