Sahara Tragedy: Nearly 50 Nigerien travellers died of thirst after a truck broke down in remote northern Niger near the Mali–Algeria border while returning from Eid al-Adha; two survivors walked over 30 miles to alert help and rescuers later found dozens of bodies. Private Health Regulation: Niger’s Ministry of Health says it has set up the Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA) to register, regulate and inspect private clinics and hospitals, including a digital portal and partnerships to improve compliance. Security in Niger: Nigerian Army troops arrested a suspected terrorist informant in Borgu LGA, Niger State, after intelligence-led operations in Kara and Wawa communities. Energy Deal: Algeria has started work on its stretch of the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline, with Niger expected to begin in 2027, aiming to supply Europe with up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas annually. Health & Aid: Qatar Red Crescent’s Eid al-Adha campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries including Niger. Governance Debate: Opposition leader Peter Obi criticized Nigeria’s reactive security approach after reports of forest-guard recruitment for Oyo, arguing for a national framework.