The national news this mid-week is marked by a triple challenge: border protection, the road tragedy and the health alert in agriculture.

1. Defense: The army on high alert

Faced with the evolving security threats, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, General Lassina Doumbia , calls on his troops to be more vigilant.

1. The mission order: "Be ready to act," headlines L'Expression .
2. The observation: For the daily newspaper Liberté , the message is clear: the threats have not disappeared and the army must adapt to guarantee the integrity of the territory.

2. Road tragedy: A worrying mass casualty

The human toll on Ivorian roads at the start of this year is considered alarming by the national press.

1. The toll: According to the Ministry of Transport, there are already 164 dead and 1,934 injured .
2. The cry from the heart: "Too much blood," Le Rassemblement protests, specifying that the government plans strong measures to curb this deadly spiral.

3. Health scandal: Pesticides banned in Tiassalé

A press investigation has revealed dangerous agricultural practices in SCB's banana plantations.

1. The alert: Le Quotidien d'Abidjan denounces the use of chemical products banned in Europe.
2. The testimony: The newspaper publishes the "terrifying" account of a victim, while Philippe Piard (Collectif Secret Toxique) maintains that companies in the sector are perfectly aware of the risks to public health.

Political News: Elections and Institutions

Subject	Key details
Hiré Town Hall	Victory for N'Guessan Yao Serge (PDCI-RDA) against the RHDP candidate.
Senate	The installation of the new office in Yamoussoukro is marked by a spirit of "renewal".
Partial legislative elections	Active campaign in Toumodi (support for Raymonde Goudou) and in Dualla (Dosso Aboubacar Sidiki).

Note: The convergence of this information underlines a pivotal week in which civil protection and local governance issues dominate public debate.