Sahel Security Shock: A major terrorist assault in Mali killed the country’s defense minister, underscoring how the Sahel’s worst security crisis is spreading even as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger push back. Regional Energy Push: Algeria has broken ground on its Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline section to move Nigerian gas through Niger into Europe, reviving a 4,128-km export corridor. Niger’s Power Relief: Niamey’s daily outages may ease as Niger launches the Niger–Algeria solidarity power plant, built by Algeria in 70 days to supply up to 200MW. Niger Insecurity at Home: Bandits abduct a pregnant woman and three others in a fresh Niger State attack, while another incident reports a 14-year-old student killed by lightning during rain. Health & Women’s Care: Niger’s First Lady mobilises stakeholders for maternal and child health, as the state flags off MNCHW services. Nigeria Security Debate: Nigeria’s House of Reps urges Tinubu to deploy a comprehensive security strategy and even calls for service chiefs to resign if insecurity persists. Climate Finance: Alternative Bank partners Nigeria’s environment ministry for World Environment Day and the national tree-planting drive. Labour Rules in the Region: Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, banning many including Niger.