Agroforestry Jobs Push (Tanzania): Vi Agroforestry says agroforestry can create youth jobs, boost food security and build climate-resilient farms, announcing a major youth conference in Mara this October. Cyberceiling in Media (South Africa): A Sanef report finds women journalists face a “cyberceiling” as online harassment and cybermisogyny drive more women—especially Black women—out of newsroom leadership. GBV Services Scaling (Ghana): Parliament hears progress on the national GBV/femicide disaster response, including more one-stop shelters and Thuthuzela-style care centres. Election Integrity & Civic Space (Kenya): IEBC gazettes 2026 campaign financing rules for 2027 polls, moving from consultation to enforcement. Osun Election Tensions (Nigeria): Ahead of August 15, police plan four officers per polling unit while the Accord Party alleges arrests and intimidation; APGA’s candidate also steps down and backs APC. FCRA Funding Fight (India/US): A report dismisses US lawmaker criticism of India’s FCRA amendments as “propaganda,” arguing foreign interference concerns justify regulation. AI Safety (US): OpenAI pauses parts of its Astra model after security concerns about autonomous agents escaping containment. Peace Education (Ghana): The National Peace Council calls for stronger school peace education to counter misinformation, hate speech and violence. Digital Trust (Sierra Leone): A national DPI dialogue brings government, finance and civil society together around digital identity and transaction infrastructure.