The family of a Nigerian woman, identified as Ms Yusuf, has expressed concern after she became unreachable following her arrival at Doha airport in Qatar. According to Premium Times, the family said this was her first trip outside Nigeria and that she had no friends in Qatar whom they could immediately contact. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and relatives are reportedly seeking assistance in locating her.

An Egyptian court has sentenced 12 people to death in a drugs case, among them television presenter Sarah Khalifa, according to BBC World. Khalifa is best known for her programme Mission Impossible, which focused on crime-related issues. The report does not provide further details about the charges, the other defendants, or the court proceedings. The sentencing of a well-known media figure in a capital punishment case is likely to draw attention to Egypt's judicial system and its use of the death penalty.

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has pushed back against comments attributed to Datti Baba-Ahmed regarding former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi. According to Tribune Online, the media group insisted that Obi remains capable of rescuing Nigeria, rejecting suggestions to the contrary. The exchange highlights ongoing debate within opposition political circles ahead of the 2027 general elections, as supporters of the former presidential candidate defend his leadership credentials and political standing.

The Arusha regional police force honoured prominent government leaders and well-known Tanzanians who studied at Arusha Primary School, popularly known as Arusha School, by planting fruit and shade trees on the school grounds. According to Habari Leo, police described the exercise as a way of paying tribute to leaders and other individuals who received their education at the school, linking environmental conservation with recognition of the institution's alumni.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined for a gesture she made during an Asia Cup match against India, according to Al Jazeera. Sana gestured towards the pavilion after dismissing Indian batter Shafali Verma with a caught-and-bowled dismissal. The incident occurred during the women's Asia Cup fixture between the two sides. The fine was imposed as a disciplinary measure over the send-off gesture directed at Verma following her dismissal.

Nairobi magistrate Rose Ndobi has recused herself from a bribery case involving former Kangema magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi, citing her long professional association with the accused. According to the Eastleigh Voice, Ndobi said stepping aside was necessary to preserve public confidence in the justice system.