Media & Democracy: A new Africa Day reflection argues radio still drives politics across the continent, citing Afrobarometer data that shows most people get news via radio—highlighting how broadcast hate can fuel real-world violence. Security in the Lake Chad region: Nigeria’s Joint Task Force (Operation HADIN KAI) says it rescued 47 Boko Haram/ISWAP captives in Borno, with victims now receiving medical care and support for reintegration. Humanitarian Aid: Saudi Arabia, via KSrelief and NEMA, flagged off a $1.5m food aid project for Nigeria—24,302 food baskets across Yobe, Benue, Anambra, Kebbi and Taraba. Sports (Archery): Zen Archery’s Lagos International Open wrapped with athletes from Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Zimbabwe and Chad, with organisers calling it proof of world-class hosting in Lagos. Sports (Broadcast): beIN Media Group renewed Wimbledon rights across MENA through 2030, promising live coverage and streaming via TOD by beIN and beIN CONNECT. Entertainment & Film: Love Is King will host a private advance screening of UNSEEN, a new outdoor documentary by Chad Brown, ahead of its public summer premiere. Environment: Experts warn desertification is worsening poverty and food insecurity in Northern Nigeria, pointing to Lake Chad’s shrinkage and rising land loss. Aid Accountability (Chad): MSF says it dismissed 18 workers after an internal probe found harassment, abuse and sexual exploitation allegations involving female refugees in eastern Chad.