Reparations Push at Christiansborg: African and Caribbean leaders, including São Tomé and Príncipe, turned Juneteenth into a formal demand for apologies, debt relief, compensation, and a Global Reparations Fund after a Ghana conference backed a UN-linked 19-point plan. Lusophone Crafts Spotlight: The Policromia Lusófona handicraft exhibition opened at IAM Gallery in Accra, running to July 5, with textiles, instruments, sculptures, and everyday objects from Portuguese-speaking countries—featuring São Tomé and Príncipe among the showcased collections. From Poacher to Protector (Príncipe): Manuel “Lindo” Gomes, once hunting endangered sea turtles on Príncipe, now protects nesting sites, supports marine protected areas, and helps coastal communities safeguard the species. Safe Water Still Unequal: A new global map highlights where safely managed drinking water remains out of reach, showing huge gaps between wealthy regions and low-income countries. Queer Lives Under Pressure: A report on queer Nigerians describes widespread fear of being outed and how laws shape everyday visibility, with parallels felt across the region. Health Diplomacy: The Merck Foundation’s Africa-Asia Luminary brought together first ladies and partners to discuss health and well-being, including scholarship support for healthcare training.