Airport Attack in Niamey: Gunmen stormed Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital early Thursday, triggering hours of explosions and gunfire; Niger’s defence ministry says 11 soldiers and 2 civilians were killed, while 22 attackers were also reported dead and about 20 suspects arrested, with a manhunt ongoing and the airport said to remain secured and open to air traffic. JNIM Claims Responsibility: The Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM later claimed a “suicide attack” on the airport and a nearby military base, marking the second major assault on the complex this year. Regional Condemnation: The African Union condemned the attack and praised Niger’s swift security response, while Algeria also expressed solidarity with Niamey. Ebola Preparedness in Niger: Niger State intensified screening of returning Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, reporting no Ebola or febrile illness symptoms among arrivals. Food Security Angle: A new report highlights Africa’s growing demand for aquatic foods, warning that availability is lagging and urging more focus on rivers, lakes and fisheries alongside land farming. Oil & Security Link: A pipeline security firm in Nigeria links improved crude output and OPEC quota progress to tighter surveillance of the Trans Niger Pipeline and stronger community-government-security cooperation. Media Influence Watch: A separate analysis looks at how foreign broadcasters are competing for influence in India, with Russia’s RT and Sputnik pushing an anti-Western “global majority” line. Vultures Under Threat: Conservationists warn belief-based vulture poaching in West Africa is spreading to central Africa, putting already endangered species at further risk.