A reader letter published by South Africa's Sowetan newspaper calls on men not to remain passive in the face of online abuse directed at women. The writer argues it is unacceptable that some women feel unable to participate freely on digital platforms due to the hostility and abuse they encounter, much of it perpetrated by men, and urges good men to take a stand against such behaviour.

Plateau State has raised concerns about a rise in human trafficking cases following the rescue of three women who were trafficked to Mali. The state is focusing on prevention measures and support for victims of trafficking.

Insurgents launched attacks on army positions in several cities and towns in northern Mali, including Anefis, Aguelhoc, and Gao. The Malian army reported that the situation is under control following these assaults, according to Premium Times.

Mombasa is experiencing widespread panic over alleged male organ thefts, a phenomenon that has recurred across Africa for decades. This fear has been exacerbated by social media, leading to mob attacks in the area, according to Kenya Insights.

Gynaecologists have called on West African governments to invest in family planning, arguing that high fertility rates and rapid population growth are contributing to insecurity and extremism across the region. According to the report by Punch, the specialists believe that better access to family planning services could help address the underlying pressures fuelling instability, and they urged authorities to prioritise funding for such programmes as part of broader efforts to tackle regional security challenges.

Some Malawian nationals residing in Durban have expressed happiness about returning to their home country. Their departure coincides with increasing anti-immigration protests in various regions of South Africa, which have raised concerns among foreign nationals.