Regional Power & Grid Build-Out: West Africa is extending electricity integration with over 4,000km of high-voltage lines linking 15 countries, boosting cross-border power trade and improving access for millions across Burkina Faso, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone and The Gambia. Agri-Food Opportunity for Guinea-Bissau: A World Bank-linked outlook says Guinea-Bissau can unlock nearly US$30m a year in rice and cashew gains by pairing agroecology with better agrologistics to cut post-harvest losses and improve market access. Digital Governance for Francophone Africa: La Francophonie launched its first Digital Governance Forum in Geneva, pushing a language-based approach to AI rules and “digital sovereignty” for Francophone states. Industry & Transport Connectivity: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa are being asked to improve bids for TAP’s airline serving 14 African destinations, with Guinea-Bissau among key Portuguese-speaking connections. Local Production Push in the UAE: ROX says it has started ADAMAS vehicle production in Abu Dhabi at an AI manufacturing centre, with a planned scale-up that could support regional exports. Politics & Security Watch: ECOWAS’s new Commission President, Birame Diop, calls for renewed engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger after their withdrawal, citing shared borders and security threats.