Sahel Security & Foreign Influence: A major terrorist assault in Mali killed the country’s defense minister, while analysis warns Nigeria remains “trapped and divided” as the Sahel’s security fight increasingly shapes how external partners engage. Cross-Border Trade & Roads: Borno traders urged PEBEC to rehabilitate key international routes to Niger, Cameroon and Chad, saying bad roads and insecurity are choking regional commerce. Climate Action in Schools: Hope Aglow/UNA Nigeria marked World Environment Day with tree planting and student climate action in Lagos, Rivers and Abuja, pushing “One Student, One Tree” and waste-reduction messages. Niger-Türkiye Partnership: Niger’s president’s Ankara visit signals a new Sahel partnership model, with deals spanning education, health, diplomacy training and broader cooperation. Weather Watch: NiMet forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain risk across multiple states, including Niger, with advice for residents in low-lying areas. Health Regulation in Niger: Niger State launched a private health facilities agency to register, regulate and monitor clinics, aiming to improve patient safety and standards. Food Research to Markets: NIFST urged turning food science into affordable products to boost food security, jobs and reduce waste. Oil Pollution & Gas Flaring: A Niger Delta CSO warned of massive annual oil spills and health harms from gas flaring, calling for urgent action. Education Under Threat: Nigeria’s teachers’ union warned insecurity is spreading and attacking schools, threatening the future of education.