World Cup & Africa’s run: Morocco’s 2026 campaign ended in the quarterfinals after a 2-1 loss to France, but the Atlas Lions pushed further than any other African side, while the continent’s overall showing left renewed belief for the next tournament. Ghana music: Legendary highlife and Afrobeat guitarist Ebo Taylor will be buried on August 1 in Saltpond, with final rites and services scheduled across Aug. 1–2. Horn of Africa security: Turkey has submitted a bill to extend its Somalia military mission for two more years, citing training and counterterrorism needs. West Africa diplomacy: Nigeria urged ECOWAS to issue a firm stance on xenophobic attacks in South Africa and called for closer dialogue with the Sahel alliance. Ethiopia peace process: Ethiopia’s national dialogue conference has opened in Addis Ababa with thousands of participants to hammer out binding consensus pillars. Tanzania agriculture tech: Researchers in Arusha launched an AI platform to guide onion and garlic farmers with tailored advice, aiming to cut losses and boost incomes. Weather watch: Tropical development odds remain low in the Gulf, but heavy rain is expected in parts of the U.S. Southeast; North Carolina faces a weekend risk of severe storms.