Climate & Media: The Nigerian Academy of Science urged journalists to step up climate-change reporting, linking environmental stress to public health and even regional insecurity around the shrinking Lake Chad. Digital Education: Airtel Africa and UNICEF plan to connect 5,000 schools across 14 African countries by 2027, aiming to close the online learning gap for rural students. World Cup Culture: Kansas City’s final World Cup quarterfinal weekend is underway, with Argentina fans in town and the Fan Festival running into Saturday—though rain and storms could disrupt plans. Security in the Lake Chad Region: Nigerian troops in Borno say they thwarted ISWAP infiltration attempts and intercepted a suspected foreign terrorist drug courier heading toward the Lake Chad islands. Chad–Angola Diplomacy: Chad’s president sent a message to Angola’s leader to deepen political-diplomatic and economic ties and coordinate on peace and stability. Fashion for Refugees: Inditex and UNHCR renewed support for Rohingya camps in Bangladesh with €13m for safer, more resilient living conditions. Sudan War Accountability: An ICC official says progress in Darfur investigations now links atrocities to higher leadership levels. Streaming Watch: Netflix confirmed 167 movies and TV shows are being axed in July, including major titles like Gilmore Girls (US). Film Spotlight: Review coverage highlights “La Bataille De Gaulle,” a WWII-focused two-part De Gaulle story.