Music & Education: Grammy-nominated Malian Wilson (Mali Wilson) is set to release “No More Silence” on July 17, a new anthem built with Spill the Honey to fight antisemitism and racism through song, dialogue, and university programs. Women’s Football: The Black Queens arrived in Morocco to begin preparations for WAFCON 2026, with 18 players in camp and group-stage matches against South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania. Mali–Algeria Diplomacy: Mali and Algeria reopened airspace and reinstated ambassadors after a year-plus rift tied to a drone incident, with Mali framing it as a step toward stronger security cooperation. Security in Northern Mali: Mali’s army says it retook Anefis after nearly a week of fighting, reporting around 30 soldiers killed and dozens wounded, as separatists and JNIM-linked fighters battled around the strategic base. Arts & Culture Spotlight: A new contemporary glass exhibition, “Cracked,” includes Mali Non among participating artists, highlighting barriers artists face in accessing glassmaking. US–Africa Policy: A new Trump Africa envoy, Frank Garcia, begins his first official trip to Nigeria with planned stops in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali, signaling a shift toward commercial diplomacy and security cooperation.