Publishing & Media Governance: Nigeria’s NDSF 2026 in Lagos urged stronger multistakeholder collaboration to sustain the WSIS vision, with a focus on digital infrastructure, inclusion and responsible governance. Trust & Credibility: Kenya’s State of the Media survey finds social media is now the top news source, but trust still skews toward traditional broadcasters—highlighting a widening credibility gap. Academic Publishing Impact: University World News says it has been cited in 4,325 academic publications and 295 policy documents over 18 years, positioning it as a long-term reference for higher-education research. Copyright Education: A new children’s/young-adult book, What is Copyright? Our Song, aims to teach music rights early through storytelling and role-play. Ethiopia Food Security Skills: CIMMYT and Ambo University trained researchers in applied research and statistical modelling using R to turn agricultural data into publishable, policy-ready evidence. South Africa Industry & Print Pressure: Stats SA reports April manufacturing output down 2.9% y/y, with wood, paper, publishing and printing among the biggest drags. Digital Lending Transparency: Nigerians question ownership of firms in a reported N400bn airtime lending market as regulators push back on viral claims. World Cup as Cultural Content: South Africa’s Siphiwe Tshabalala is back in the spotlight with a children’s book, Super Shabba – The African Superhero, after his 2010 goal legacy.