Campaign Media & Publishing: Nigeria’s ADC presidential race is getting a media-heavy refresh as Atiku Abubakar names Kashim Ibrahim-Imam as chair of the 2027 National Campaign Council, with Nasir El-Rufai as deputy and veteran journalist/publisher Dele Momodu leading Media and Communications. Book Fairs & Cultural Exchange: Kenya’s 27th Nairobi International Book Fair drew schoolchildren to Chinese publisher Xiamen International Book Company, with Mandarin learning and children’s activities at the centre. Education Support: Lagos’ Olalekan Ayinla Foundation distributed back-to-school materials—bags, books, stationery, uniforms and sandals—to 480 pupils across eight public primary schools. Press Freedom & Verification: INEC urged editors at the All Nigeria Editors Conference to strengthen fact-checking against AI deepfakes ahead of 2027. Literary Integrity: A Haitian-Canadian author denied AI-writing claims over his award-winning debut novel, saying he’ll document authorship with publishers. Mandarin Books in Universities: Kenyatta University received an initial donation of about 300 books from China Education Publishing and Media Group to deepen Chinese-language study and academic exchanges. Local Journalism & Heritage: A UNESCO-backed workshop in Northern Ghana urged journalists to avoid poverty-and-festival stereotypes when covering documentary heritage. Environment & Publishing Spotlight: A special report revisits Nigeria’s methane and gas-flaring problem, linking weak enforcement to ongoing harm.