Press Freedom Under Fire (US): The DOJ has subpoenaed multiple New York Times reporters to testify before a federal grand jury over the paper’s reporting on security concerns tied to Trump’s new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, with critics calling it an escalation against independent journalism. Ethics vs Engagement (Global Media): A new pushback against click-first news argues trust is now the real competitive advantage as audiences drown in content and misinformation. AI + Journalism Standards (Ghana): Deputy PM spokesperson Shamima Muslim urged journalists to embrace innovation and AI while protecting accuracy, fairness, and public service values. Mentoring the Next Gen (Kenya): World Press Freedom Day coverage spotlights how veteran journalists’ thinning ranks are raising the stakes for newsroom mentoring and institutional memory. EU Media Freedom Watch: RSF says most EU states are still flouting the European Media Freedom Act, especially around protecting public service media from political interference. Local Media Safety (Ghana): The Ghana Journalists Association issued an ultimatum after an alleged attack and shutdown of Obaatanpa Radio, warning of legal action. Source Protection & Accountability (Nigeria): IPI Nigeria says journalist Zainab Sodiq was released after DSS detention over drone possession, following intervention. Audience Behavior & Platforms (Kenya): A social trends report shows how TikTok and X amplified competing narratives during Saba Saba protests, mixing legal debate with on-the-ground footage. Media Industry Culture (Work): A reassessment of remote and hybrid work challenges assumptions, with survey results leaning heavily toward hybrid as the preferred model.