World Cup Media & Sport: Morocco’s Brahim Diaz says the Atlas Lions are contenders as they prepare for the France quarter-final, while FIFA referee chief Pierluigi Collina defended the official in the Argentina-Egypt match amid bias claims; meanwhile, a fight broke out at Morocco’s press conference, briefly derailing proceedings. Road Safety & Youth Motorsport: In The Gambia, debate is heating up after viral “anti-drifting” footage, with calls to shift drifting from illegal street risk to properly regulated youth motorsport. Regional Power & Infrastructure: Ethiopia says it will keep pushing Eastern Africa Power Pool plans to build an integrated regional electricity market, with governance and rule-of-law highlighted. Digital Connectivity in Africa: Egypt reports progress on Hayah Karima fibre expansion, plus copper replacement and 5G rollout to strengthen the digital economy. Marketing/Media Industry: Gravity Media is powering ITV Sport’s World Cup coverage with a reverse remote production setup linking London and New York. Creative Economy & Culture: Zimbabwe artists are using indigenous taboos for conservation in a new museum exhibition, blending culture and sustainability. Public Health: In DRC, Ebola response workers protested unpaid dues at treatment centres, spotlighting operational strain in the outbreak response.