Satellite Internet Rollout: Uganda’s UCC has cleared Starlink for market entry, with Roke Telkom and Paratus Uganda leading the launch to serve remote enterprises where fibre is costly. Viral Marketing & Reputation Management: Nigeria’s Tony Elumelu “first-name” GMAP trainee saga is being reframed as support after Delta State’s media aide offered ₦500,000, a VIP Asaba trip and an ambassador role to calm backlash. Consumer Choice Shift (MENA): Google research says Middle East and North Africa shoppers face a “messy middle” with 41% finding buying harder than five years ago, pushing brands toward emotional, fast problem-solving engagement. PR/Comms Leadership: Ghana’s IPR launches the Edzikanfo Lecture to honour PR pioneers and strengthen professional practice across Africa. Political Advertising Costs: Nigeria’s 2027 billboard permit fees are squeezing campaigns, raising concerns that visibility costs could tilt the race toward better-funded parties. Media Integrity: Spain’s Ceuta migrant coverage is being hit by coordinated disinformation, with fact-checkers flagging reused and AI-made content. Extractives & Value Chains: ACEP’s lithium summer school in Accra urges African countries to build regional feedstock value chains instead of exporting raw minerals. Brand/Tech in Africa: Standard Bank is positioning itself as “AI-enabled,” signalling a push toward smarter customer growth and operations.