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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Namibia: Distance No Longer a Death Sentence

   [New Era] A 12-year-old boy who needed urgent medical attention died while waiting to be transferred from Katima Mulilo to Windhoek, a tragedy that has now become one of the reasons behind Namibia's first State-owned air ambulance service.