Uranium Sovereignty in Niger: Talks in Niamey between Niger’s Mines Ministry and GoviEx focus on drafting a revised mining convention for the long-delayed Madaouela uranium project, aiming to reshape fiscal, legal and operational terms for a potential restart. Climate Resilience for Rural Nigerias: Researchers and rural stakeholders in Kwara State urged urgent, evidence-informed climate policy reforms after findings showed rising drought and flooding vulnerability, weak early warning access, and declining farm productivity. Gas Leak Alarm in Rivers: CSOs demanded emergency action over “gas bubbles” in Bille Community, saying groundwater is polluted and residents face health and livelihood threats. Clean Energy Finance: The IsDB approved US$2.8bn in development financing, including US$150m for Niger State’s solar energy project to expand clean power and improve reliability. Water Loss Warning: A World Bank-linked report highlights “continental drying,” with freshwater disappearing fast worldwide—fueling drought and land degradation concerns. Plastic Policy Push: Ghana’s plastic manufacturers asked for a longer transition and financial relief ahead of a planned polystyrene foam ban in 2027. Sahel Security & Environment: Coverage flags Islamic State’s Sahel expansion and the role of forest guards, underscoring how insecurity can also disrupt environmental protection and rural livelihoods.