Canary Islands Migration Rescue: Spain says at least five migrants died and dozens more were feared dead after a boat carrying West Africans drifted near the Canary Islands; 44 were rescued and reported dehydration and weeks at sea. Kenya Crackdown on Informal Trade: President William Ruto ordered foreigners running small businesses and hawking to close from next week, saying Kenya must protect local traders while welcoming investors who create jobs. Nigeria Oil Theft Deaths: An NGO reports 37 deaths in Rivers State after people inhaled fumes during fuel siphoning from a pipeline, with many missing. Mali Security Court Case: A military court in Bamako sentenced former colonel Alpha Yaya Sangaré to 20 years for a book critical of army abuses, charging treason and undermining state security. Zambia Justice vs UN Criticism: A political party rejected a UN special rapporteur’s comments on treason cases, insisting Zambia has no “political prisoners” and that courts should decide. Ghana Family Planning Funding: Sokoto’s governor’s wife pledged to push for timely release of N150m counterpart funds for family planning, after UNFPA advocacy. AI Skills for Media: MTN Ghana trained journalists and CSOs on responsible AI use, including practical tools for research and content work. Elections Integrity Push (Nigeria): A Nigerian social-political think tank urged citizens and parties to protect 2027 vote integrity, not leave it to INEC alone. FIFA vs UEFA Legal Fight: FIFA accused UEFA of a “smear campaign” in a dispute over Infantino’s commercial rights plan, escalating a court battle.