Digital Broadcasting Push: Nigeria officially launched FreeTV, a national digital television platform with 100+ free channels (news, sports, movies, music, education, kids, and Yoruba/Hausa/Igbo options) under the Digital Switch-Over programme, accessible via satellite, terrestrial networks and a mobile app—no new TV sets needed if users have compatible DVB-T2/DVB-S2 decoders. Trade & Customs Modernisation: WAEMU aligned its preferential origin determination framework with HS 2022, updating tariff codes to improve correct classification, reduce misapplication of rules of origin, and strengthen customs risk assessment and revenue collection. Regional Health Security: The AfDB approved a $14.26m grant for a West African health systems strengthening programme (WAHO) covering Togo and Benin among others, including a cross-border “One Health” lab and stronger disease surveillance. Energy Access for Industry: ECOWAS targets 700,000 off-grid electricity connections across 19 countries via ROGEAP, using harmonised solar market rules and financing support for off-grid firms. Benin Trade Finance: EBRD approved a €20m trade finance line for Bank of Africa-Benin to boost imports/exports and support Beninese private firms’ access to regional and international markets. Agribusiness Communications: FAO urged West African communication teams to use stronger storytelling to advance food security and resilience, with Benin among participating countries. Plastic Policy Pressure (Ghana): Ghana’s plastic manufacturers asked for an 18-month extension and financial relief over a planned polystyrene foam ban starting Jan 1, 2027, warning of job and investment impacts.