Africa

National Gospel Music Awards saw an overwhelming response from Eswatini’s music community, with over 500 entries from 110 artists within one week of opening nominations; it aim to providing a key platform to talents and reshape the local music industry

Precise language, accuracy in reporting, headlines reflecting content not sensational titles: Information Minister Makuei called on news editors at the National Editors’ Forum in Juba emphasizing need for journalistic integrity in view of 2026 elections

A project to promote good nutrition practices in communities using a multisectoral approach has been completed, introducing healthy eating habits in 21 primary schools and 7 health centers and innovative techniques to strengthen agricultural value chains

Copperbelt Province authorities assured residents of Chingola District that, despite recent riots, the government and law enforcement agencies are committed to maintaining peace, order and a safe environment for investment

The family of late music producer and entrepreneur DJ Sumbody has come out against recent media reports claiming he was killed in a crossfire related to drug dealings; in a joint statement, Sefoka family and Be A Sumbody Foundation condemned the claims

Algeria assumed the presidency of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for August during which it intends to work, in concert with other member states, for the promotion of the peace and security agenda of the pan-African organization.

Violent protests against a fuel price hike has resulted in at least 22 casualties; the unrest broke out when minibus taxi associations launched a three-day strike against a government decision to increase the price of diesel by one-third

The Catholic Church in Cape Verde will begin work to translate the Bible into Kriolu by 2033; the project will be preceded by a national debate on the language variant to be adopted and will involve specialists

American filmmaker Spike Lee and wife, producer and author Tonya Lewis Lee, have been appointed ambassadors for African-Americans in the US; their role aims to strengthen ties, promote cultural tourism and support reconnection of diaspora to their roots

The US embassy in Niamey is suspending all routine visa services until further notice; the pause covers all immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing "concerns with the Government of Niger"

The Yelwata axis of the Benue–Nasarawa highway was blocked as Internally Displaced Persons staged a protest demanding immediate return to their ancestral homes; protesters, victims of attacks by suspected herdsmen, were chanting “We want to go back home”.

Media outlets and protests have been banned and opponents of President Doumbouya are denouncing the general's stranglehold on Guinea; his supporters, on the other hand, praise the enthusiasm he is reportedly generating as crucial elections draw near