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1. Africa: CANEX Opens Doors for Gambian Fashion Entrepreneurs Seeking Global Recognition

   [allAfrica] For Gambian fashion entrepreneur Ndey Bassin Faye, building an internationally recognised brand begins with empowering women, celebrating local culture, and embracing African-made textiles. At CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos, she and fellow entrepreneurs are looking beyond borders to build connections that could help transform their businesses and the continent's fashion industry.

2. Africa: A Just Energy Transition Cannot Leave Water Behind

   [Bird Story Agency] As Africa weighs how to power its industries and expand electricity access, water must be part of the equation. Ahead of COP31, Dr Jonty Cogger and Paul Wani Lado draw on South Africa's experience to argue that a just energy transition must test proposed fossil fuel investments against their water demands--and protect the communities whose supplies could come under pressure.

3. Africa: CANEX Aims to Empower African Creatives to Compete in Global Markets and Drive Economic Growth

   [allAfrica] Creatives from across the continent are gathering in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX). This initiative brings together Africa's creative talent, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to unlock the economic potential of the continent's cultural industries.

4. Africa: Deadly Viruses Know No Borders, Nor Should Our Resolve to Stop Them

   [allAfrica] In this guest column for AllAfrica, the Dutch Trade and Development Minister and the head of the World Health Organization stress that addressing viral health crises anywhere protects everyone everywhere. The government of the Netherlands is committing funding both for the current Ebola crisis and flexible funding to quickly respond to new or emerging global threats.

5. Kenya: Kenya Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years

   [DW] A court in Kenya has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and an adult. He told them to starve themselves to death as part of his apocalyptic religious cult.