US Immigration Pushback: Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act” to permanently bar nationals from 39 countries, but Antigua and Barbuda’s ambassador says friendly countries shouldn’t be targeted without “accurate information and objective facts.” Diplomatic Ties: Moldova and the Republic of Chad established diplomatic relations, effective from the UN communiqué signing in New York. Police Crackdown (Niger): Niger State Police arrested a fake pastor and accomplice after rescuing a four-week-old abducted baby in Minna; the suspect allegedly lured the mother under the pretext of receiving alms. Health Alert (Niger): Niger State confirmed a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Fadikpe, with one child dead and others treated, as NCDC and UNICEF support IPC training and response. Rail Security & Progress: NRC pledged to keep partnering with police to protect tracks after recovering about ₦200m in stolen railway materials; separately, Nigeria’s rail project is said to be 70–75% complete toward December 2026 commissioning. ECOWAS Pressure: ECOWAS leaders opened talks in Freetown demanding unity, reforms, and action to restore public confidence in regional integration.