Political Accountability: South Africa’s MK Party chief whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi was remanded on bail after allegations of extorting party staff and earlier fraud over academic credentials, with a court appearance set for June 18. Child Safety & Parenting: South Africa’s Fathers and Sons Movement urged parents to keep children out of domestic conflict during Child Protection Week, pointing to recent sentencing in a child-attack case. Elections & Local Media: Ghana’s parliament approved a Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (“anti-gay law”), while Uganda’s UCC opened public comments on a proposed Canal+ transfer of MultiChoice broadcasting licenses—raising local content and competition concerns. Public Health & Travel Messaging: Nigeria flagged 21 states as high/moderate Ebola importation risk; WHO’s chief visited DR Congo’s outbreak epicentre as screening expanded at airports. Digital & Brand Trust: South Africa’s Home Affairs debunked a fake R5,000 reward notice for reporting undocumented migrants, warning the public to verify official channels. Marketing/Comms Ecosystem: Cleaques appointed Agomeze Chukwuemeka as VP for strategic partnerships to grow its culture-commerce-touring-sports platform across Africa.