Niamey Airport Attack: JNIM, al-Qaeda’s Sahel affiliate, claimed responsibility for a deadly assault on Diori Hamani International Airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, with 22 attackers reported killed; Niger says the airport is secured and flights resumed after heavy gunfire and arrests. Foreign Condemnations: The UAE and the OIC condemned the attack, while the African Union pledged support and praised Niger’s response. Niger Blames France: Niger’s defence ministry accused France of involvement even as JNIM claimed the strike, adding to a growing diplomatic row. Security Crackdown in FCT: In Abuja, the FCT police chief ordered 17 DPOs to end robbery and related crimes in the city centre within two weeks. Port Development Watch: Ghana’s GPHA says the new Keta Port headquarters will be operational by January 2027, after EPA cleared the project and 42 investors expressed interest. Court Update (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Federal High Court ordered accelerated hearings in PDP suits against INEC over party leadership recognition. Refugee Figures: Nigeria’s refugee commission head said about 145,000 Nigerians are refugees worldwide, including large numbers in Cameroon.