Sahel Security: Mali’s defense minister was killed in a major JNIM/FLA assault, underscoring how fast the Sahel’s security crisis is worsening as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger push back while Nigeria remains divided. Counterterror Ops in Nigeria: DSS and the Nigerian Army foiled ESN plans in Enugu, arresting commanders and recovering a rocket launcher, RPG warheads and rifles, with another raid targeting an ESN plot to attack schools and kidnap students. Education Under Threat: Schools in parts of Kogi shut early after a bandit attack on Iluke Bunu, while fears of further school raids spread across Niger and Edo. National Security Pressure: Atiku Abubakar, the Northern Elders Forum and civil society groups demand a security emergency and a June 12 nationwide protest over insecurity, hunger and hardship. Power Update in Niger State: Electricity is gradually returning to Bida communities after repairs on the Barrack Feeders network. Global Watchdog: The IAEA board passed a US-backed resolution demanding Iran declare enriched uranium stocks and allow inspections, with Niger voting against. Tech & Access: Google is rolling out Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.