The Summer Youth Olympic Games officially kicked off in Senegal with a vibrant display of pomp and colour. The opening ceremony celebrated Senegal's rich cultural heritage through captivating dance performances, colourful attire, and rhythmic drumming. Amongst the cultural icons who showcased their art were Kiné Lam, Kya Loum, Baaba Maal, Daara J Family, Khaby Lame, Souleymane Faye, and representatives from Boubou Design.

Navi Pillay, a South African International Human Rights judge, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her dedication to international law and social justice. Through her work, she has demonstrated how international law can advance global peace, despite the tremendous pressure the international system has faced in recent years.

Ibrahim Mahama, is reclaiming the hope lost in Ghanaian history of fallen empires, the military coup, and collapsed manufacturing industries through an art exhibition. Through these impressions, he explores how those lost moments can be rebuilt and why they matter as lessons for the future. Although the exhibition is based in Paris, his 3 art centres in Tamale ensure that the art is sourced from artists and collectives from Ghana.

Botanists at the Sibang Botanical Garden in Gabon are working to document the country’s flora and fauna as part of the efforts to safeguard its biodiversity. Speaking to Africa News, Archange Boupaya highlights that 1/10 of Gabon’s plant species are under threat. He explains that this archiving exercise helps scientists identify and catalogue existing species, which would provide critical information needed to conserve the country’s rich biodiversity. 

‍Four women social entrepreneurs across Africa share their inspiration and success in building enterprises in tyre recycling (Nigeria), solar-powered irrigation systems (Uganda), school feeding programme (Kenya), and clean energy through peanut-shell briquettes (Malawi).

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