Indigenous Media Funding: Cultural Survival says its Indigenous Community Media Fund has backed 455 grants across 42 countries, with 36 projects funded in 2026 including Cameroon, DR Congo, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania—aimed at strengthening community storytelling and media capacity. Digital Comms & PR: Nigeria’s Tinubu social media aide Dada Olusegun was named an honouree for the Voice Achievers Award, spotlighting his role in modernising Aso Rock’s digital communications. Political Messaging Fallout: In Nigeria’s ADC primaries row, Babachir Lawal quit after alleging “massive rigging,” while Atiku hit back; meanwhile Niger State ADC aspirant Idrisu Makanta says he’s unaware of any petition against him. Financial Regulation Shake-up (SA): South Africa’s Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill moves toward relicensing thousands of firms under a unified, activity-based FSCA licence. Mobility & Misinformation: Kenya’s Bolt denies a viral “shutdown” notice, calling it fake and warning of disruption from misinformation. Policy & Rights (Ghana): Parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill with claims of no quorum, intensifying media and governance pressure. Food Security & Fertiliser: Senegal farmers turn to compost as Iran-linked fertiliser supply shocks push prices up. Maritime Risk Watch: Iran-linked talk of pressure on Bab al-Mandab raises fears for Red Sea shipping and Suez-linked trade.