Women’s Football: Orlando Pride have signed Zambian forward Barbra Banda to a new contract through 2029, using the NWSL’s High Impact Player mechanism; the deal is reported to average “well over seven figures” per year and reportedly has no release clause. Digital Health: Togo’s Clinicaa is rolling out X-rayVision, a teleradiology platform linking clinics to remote radiologists to speed up imaging reports and ease specialist shortages. Justice & Media Freedom: Mali jailed journalist Abderhamane Keita for two years over TV remarks on security in Kidal, drawing criticism from Reporters Without Borders. Anti-Corruption: South Africa’s Andy Mothibi urged a whole-of-society push against corruption, stressing ethical leadership and stronger internal controls beyond law enforcement. Politics & Elections: Nigeria’s ADC is calling on INEC to bar lecturers who publicly endorsed candidates from serving as returning or collation officers in 2027. Crime & Drugs: Ghana arrested three suspects linked to Dutch cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers after a major cocaine seizure in France. Health Reform: Nigeria’s health-sector CSOs say reforms must become institutionalised and resilient, not just policy and activity. Climate & Weather: Scientists warn a “Super El Niño” could bring extreme conditions this winter, with effects likely lasting into next year. Tourism Resilience: At Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market, GCC tourism leaders highlighted preparedness, crisis response and multilateral collaboration as key to resilience.