Airport Attack in Niamey: Qatar, the UAE, the OIC and the African Union all condemned the jihadist assault on Diori Hamani International Airport, after JNIM/al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed 11 soldiers and two civilians and wounded others; security forces repelled the attack, arrested suspects, and flights resumed under heavy deployment. Sahel Security Shift: Analysts say the strike shows militants increasingly targeting urban hubs in the Sahel, following earlier airport attacks in Niger and escalations around Mali’s capital. Pipeline Protection Push (Nigeria): PINL and NNPCL urged Trans Niger Pipeline host communities in Bayelsa to stay vigilant after a recent incident in Rivers State, stressing zero infraction in Bayelsa for six months. IsDB Development Talks: IsDB Group Chairman reaffirmed development partnerships with Niger, Guinea and Senegal during the Baku annual meetings, focusing on education, agriculture and strategic infrastructure. PDP Court Drama (Nigeria): In Abuja, PDP factions clashed over who can represent the party in a suit against INEC over recognition of the Turaki-led interim NWC, with the court ordering accelerated hearing. Oil Output Claim (Nigeria): PINL linked Nigeria’s crude production rise above its OPEC quota to improved pipeline security and stronger community engagement.