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1. South Africa: Maré and the Cape Flats - Where Violence Becomes a Public Health Crisis

   [allAfrica] "Stay together."

2. Ethiopia: Ethiopian Publication Condemns Violent Office Raid and Staff Abduction

   [Addis Standard] JAKENN Publishing PLC wishes to inform its partners, supporters, members of the diplomatic community, human rights groups, press freedom organizations, and the public of a series of grave incidents targeting our organization over the past several days. On Saturday, 01 August 2026, Yonas Kedir, the Editor-in-Chief of Addis Standard, a publication by JAKENN Publishing PLC, reported being abducted by security personnel, physically assaulted, and held for approximately 24 hours while subjected to prolonged

3. Tanzania: Textile Investment Helps Tanzania Close Its Manufacturing Gap

   [Bird Story Agency] Tanzania produces more cotton than its textile industry can process, exporting most of its lint while garment factories and fashion designers import fabric. New investment could help close this industrial gap, creating manufacturing jobs and retaining more value at home.

4. Ethiopia: News - Ethiopian Authorities Pursuing 'Campaign to Dismantle' Independent Newsroom: CPJ

   [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned what it described as an escalating campaign by Ethiopian authorities against Addis Standard, calling for an immediate end to actions targeting the publication following the detention and assault of its Editor-in-Chief, the raid on its newsroom, destruction and seizure of equipment, and an eviction order served against its offices.

5. Africa: Open Skies Delays Keep Africa's Trade Costs High

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- African governments and aviation industry leaders are pushing for faster implementation of open-skies policies, warning that fragmented air transport markets are raising business costs and limiting the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area.