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1. Africa: Strengthening Malaria Prevention Efforts in the Sahel #WorldMalariaDay

   [allAfrica] Malaria is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives, according to the World Health Organization. Africa bears the brunt of this burden, accounting for 95% of global cases and deaths. Children under five are especially affected, with roughly one child dying every minute. The disease is estimated to cost Africa around US$12 billion per year in lost GDP.

2. Africa: Two-Thirds of Global Hunger Concentrated in 10 Conflict-Hit Countries

   [UN News] A growing share of global hunger is becoming entrenched in a small group of conflict-hit countries, with two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity concentrated in just 10 nations, a major international report backed by UN agencies warns.

3. Chad: Algeria and Chad Cement Stategic Partnership With Raft of Bilateral Deals

   [RFI] Chad and Algeria have signed more than 30 agreements focusing heavily on economic cooperation in the energy sector, with Chadian president hailing a political will to move "from a traditional friendship to a new-generation strategic partnership".

4. Africa: Spat With Trump Distracts From Pope Leo's Africa Tour

   [ISS] The Pope used his Africa debut to address broader global issues - but left many local questions unanswered.

5. Liberia: Press Union Warns of Shrinking Democratic Space

   [Liberian Observer] The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has raised alarm over what it describes as a steady erosion of democratic norms and freedom of expression under the administration of Joseph Boakai, cautioning that recent developments threaten to undermine hard-won gains in Liberia's democratic journey.