Child Protection Crisis: South Africa’s SAPS says 15,888 suspects were arrested and 2,773 convicted for crimes against children, but the debate is growing louder as children still die on the streets and many cases go unsolved. Youth Jobs Pressure: New labour data shows “jobless growth” in South Africa—unemployment at 32.7% and 45.8% for youth 15–34—while education reforms aim to better match qualifications to workplace needs. Youth Mental Health: A focus on young men and boys highlights how silence, social pressure and puberty-related mental health risks can get missed. Politics vs Enterprise (Nigeria): Peter Obi warns Nigeria’s obsession with politics is crowding out entrepreneurship, with high interest rates choking small businesses. World Cup Spotlight (Morocco): Morocco drew Brazil 1-1; coach Mohamed Ouahbi says the team is ready to shed the underdog tag. CAF Governance: Morocco says it will stop bidding to host CAF tournaments after controversy around AFCON 2025. Digital/AI in Care: KFSH promotes human-centered AI in healthcare to reduce admin burden and improve patient flow. Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Axens and Dragonfly partner to scale SAF projects across Africa and the Caribbean using Vegan HEFA tech. Forests & Biodiversity: African Forest Forum backs a roadmap for sustainable biodiversity management to support resilience and livelihoods. Youth Service (SA): National Youth Service Phase V opens for unemployed youth, offering stipends and community-based skills work.