GIS & Publishing in Kenya: RCMRD library users in Nairobi are being directed to The Power of Where by Jack Dangermond, released for students and researchers and positioned as a simpler entry point into GIS learning. Court & Books/Media Crossovers (Nigeria): An Anambra State High Court granted Peter Obi leave to serve court processes on actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo via substituted service after personal service failed. Namibia Travel Writing: A new travel piece recounts an off-grid lodge stay in Namibia, including the surprise of a freshly built, fully flushing “ceramic loo” in the desert. Kenya Security & Social Media: DCI arrested Halima Ngache in Mombasa over an X account accused of tracking President William Ruto’s flight movements; phones and devices were seized for forensics. South Africa Harm Reduction Essay: A personal essay argues harm reduction saves lives in a system where drug use remains criminalised, while services like opioid substitution therapy are limited. South Africa Music Licensing: Samro sued Johannesburg venue Tempo Luxury over an alleged unpaid R1.7m music licence bill, spotlighting enforcement in nightlife copyright. Nigeria Finance Regulation: Nigeria’s CBN revoked the operating licences of Warri-based Creekline Microfinance Bank and 45 others for regulatory non-compliance. African Publishing Loss: Rosetta Miller-Perry, founder and publisher of the Tennessee Tribune and a major civil rights figure, has died at 91.