Communal Violence in Niger State: Niger State Governor Umaru Bago imposed a curfew on affected communities in Rafi LGA after renewed clashes between the Kamuku and Fulani, following earlier violence that had already left dozens dead; authorities say the dispute began over farmland and ordered security deployments plus peace and reconciliation talks. Rafi Crisis Escalates: A separate report says the fighting spread to six communities and pushed the death toll past 100, with residents alleging the spark was disagreement over money shared after APC primaries. GRA Customs Crackdown (Transit Food): Ghana’s Revenue Authority says it seized 18 trucks of food declared as transit from Togo to Niger but suspected of diversion, confiscated the cargo for the School Feeding Programme, and interdicted four customs officers over alleged involvement. PDP Leadership Court Battle: A Federal High Court in Abuja reserved judgment in a PDP dispute over which faction should be recognized by INEC, with judgment later set for July 10. Sahel Security & Russia Ties: Russia’s Lavrov is set to travel to Niger for a Russia–Alliance of Sahel States ministerial meeting as Mali continues to face coordinated attacks and expanded Russian military training. Politics in Niger State: Christians under a coalition in Niger State are demanding a Christian running mate for the 2027 governorship election, rejecting a Muslim-Muslim ticket.