World Cup Expansion Talk: FIFA president Gianni Infantino says officials will examine adding 16 teams to make the 2030 World Cup a 64-team tournament, arguing every nation should get a chance to dream and improve. Media Literacy Push: Ghana’s Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim calls for heavier investment in media literacy to defend democracy against misinformation and AI-driven falsehoods. Anti-Corruption Collaboration: Nigeria’s ICPC chair Musa Adamu Aliyu urges governments, agencies, civil society, private sector, media and citizens to scale integrity and anti-graft action across Africa. Marketing & Comms Talent in Academia: Nigeria’s Dr. Ejike Ndiulo moves into academia at Covenant University, bringing a strategic marketing and PR leadership background. Charity Foundation Launch: Pocfarmer pledges $2m to create a charity foundation focused on improving education access for underprivileged children across Africa. Sports Leadership Shake-ups: Senegal sacks coach Pape Thiaw after a World Cup exit, with Patrick Vieira reportedly linked as a candidate. Debt & Payments Angle: China reportedly asks African states to shift debt repayments from the US dollar to the yuan, using Kenya’s restructuring as a signal. Entertainment Spotlight: South Africa’s Linda Mtoba is revealed as “Lady Monster” on The Masked Singer.