Documentary & Activism: At the Encounters Documentary Festival in Johannesburg and Cape Town, filmmaker Mmabatho Montsho’s “Marxism and Period Pains” uses interviews and stop-frame animation to challenge how women’s health and labour are ignored and exploited under capitalism. Politics & Party Status: A new analysis looks at how political party deregistration works, including cases of inactive parties being removed for failing to renew registrations or meet legal requirements. Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Chris Hedges’ report features Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila describing alleged kidnapping, torture and intimidation of flotilla organizers after an interception at sea, tying the story to the wider humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tech & Local Markets: Cyprus-based Asbis says its Middle East arm has an Apple distribution deal covering multiple African countries, including Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, with first shipments already made. Sports & Pride: Cape Verde fans celebrate a historic 0-0 World Cup draw against Spain, with goalkeeper Vozinha praised for keeping the clean sheet. Media for Development: Liberia’s Press Union urges FAO to use both mainstream and digital media to boost agriculture, food security and sustainable farming across West Africa, including Guinea-Bissau.