Ethiopia Diplomacy & Culture: A diplomatic football event in Addis Ababa turned into a heritage tour, with guests praising Ethiopia’s museums, Adwa memorial and hospitality. Civic Space Push: ECSOC says Ethiopia’s reforms have shifted civil society from confrontation to partnership after the 7th general election. Ethiopia’s Reform Week: Coverage highlights digital milestones, a record federal budget and momentum in national dialogue. Kenya Travel Debate: President William Ruto defended frequent trips as development work, saying his diary is packed for the next six months. Nigeria Security Row: Atiku Abubakar condemned the death of retired Gen. Abubakar Rabe in bandits’ captivity, linking it to Tinubu’s security failures. Nigeria Politics: Reports say Atiku picked Rotimi Amaechi as running mate after weighing regional balance and party dynamics. Somalia Referee Fallout: FIFA reportedly will still pay top referee Omar Artan full World Cup fees despite U.S. denial of entry. DRC Resource Records: AfricaMuseum digitises Congo natural-resources archives and is handing data to Congolese authorities. ICC Scrutiny: A piece argues the ICC’s prosecutor suspension exposes deeper institutional rot. Food Loss Fight (Malawi): AGRA scales post-harvest tools to cut smallholder losses and boost food security. Tech & Culture: Elevate Africa opens applications for a Threads of Africa fashion film prize to revive endangered textiles. Carbon Markets Shift: A report says African governments are moving from project carbon deals to state-run systems for measuring and monetising emissions. Sports & Politics: World Cup coverage includes debate over Tunisia’s World Cup expectations and Morocco’s performance vs Brazil. Aviation Costs: IATA warns oil and fuel hikes will slow growth and hit air travel affordability, with Africa still seeing traffic gains.