Digital Connectivity Push (Nigeria): The NCC is urging bigger public-private investment in telecom infrastructure to speed up broadband rollout and improve service quality, citing rising demand as Nigeria’s digital economy grows. Opposition Clash (Kebbi, Nigeria): Kebbi APC rejects ADC claims of politically motivated arrests, demanding verifiable proof instead of media allegations. Gender-Responsive Climate (Africa): New guidance highlights how rural women’s roles in water, forests and farming should shape nature-based climate solutions for better ecosystem and community outcomes. Anti-Corruption Pressure (Ghana): A critique says Ghana’s asset declaration system is failing in practice, with weak enforcement and loopholes undermining accountability. Tourism Tech Drive (Liberia): Liberia marks World Tourism Day 2026 with a push to use digital tools and AI to improve destination promotion and planning. Outbound Payments Promo (Kenya): Upesi launches a zero-fee outbound transfer push targeting over Sh1bn across eight corridors, including China and Nigeria. Media/Press Freedom (Morocco): RSF spotlights escalating legal harassment and penal-code tactics against journalists, warning of sustained threats to information rights. Wildlife Research (Tanzania): Camera-trap surveys in western Tanzania captured 150,000+ images, including rare serval variations, helping track ecosystem pressures. Political Leadership Milestone (Morocco): King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Zahra Mansouri as prime minister, making her the first woman to lead Morocco’s government.