Niger Security & Communal Violence: Niger State’s Rafi LGA remains tense after renewed Fulani–Kamuku clashes. The Niger State deputy governor arrived in Kagara to help settle the dispute following reports of dozens killed, homes destroyed, and attacks reaching Asmau Hospital; authorities also imposed a curfew to curb reprisals. Bandit Attacks & Education Under Threat: In Borgu LGA, terrorists burnt five primary schools in Dekara District, deepening an education crisis that began with a 2021 warning against “Western education.” Political Courtroom & Elections: A Federal High Court in Minna adjourned a suit challenging APC candidate Prof. Yakubu Mohammed Auna’s Magama/Rijau nomination to July 9, after claims that no valid primary was held. APC Candidate Uploads: APC says it is on track to meet INEC’s July 11 deadline for uploading 2027 candidates, with Tinubu and running mate details expected mid-week. Regional Security Watch: Security around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey was tightened after reports of unrest within the armed forces, with movement restricted around the area. Sahel Flashpoint (Mali): Coordinated insurgent attacks hit multiple towns across Mali, with the army saying the situation is under control while rebel groups claimed responsibility.