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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. 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.

5. Tanzania: Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Cleared of Treason but Jailed for Incitement

   [RFI] A Tanzanian court on Friday sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in jail for inciting unrest, after earlier in the day clearing him of treason - meaning he avoided a possible death sentence. The verdict follows a disputed presidential election and a deadly crackdown on protesters, in a case that has drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about political freedom in the country.