AI & Storytelling: Nigeria’s Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN) urged responsible AI use at a conference in Enugu, saying tech should complement human creativity to protect Africa’s storytelling heritage. Energy Policy: University of Ibadan’s CPEEL and stakeholders flagged tariff and subsidy reforms as the route to a more competitive, investment-friendly Nigerian energy market. EdTech Upskilling: MTN Foundation trained Nigerian educators on AI literacy and classroom integration through its 12-week Teachers Programme. Media/Comms & Trust: Nigeria’s “Kano Model” for fighting misinformation expanded with Alkalanci’s largest media literacy and fact-checking training for clerics and teachers across Northern Nigeria and Niger. Creative Industry Governance: South Africa’s ANC asked the Western Cape Premier to check whether Tony Leon’s Resolve Communications won provincial contracts, amid lobbying and PR influence allegations. Retail & Food Prices: Shoprite told South Africa’s commission that fuel, logistics and infrastructure costs are major drivers of food affordability pressures, arguing rail freight could cut structural costs. Sports Marketing: Morocco’s World Cup run ended with a France quarter-final loss, but French media hailed the Atlas Lions’ government-backed strategy; meanwhile, Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz denied resignation after a social media post. Regional Sports: Uganda’s Vipers drew a tough Group A for the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali. Travel/Visas: OIS Services said Nigeria visa application and biometric services in the US are temporarily paused due to an administrative recognition process.