International Justice Under Strain: The ICC faces a confidence crisis as the US tightens sanctions and more states announce exits, with the court’s credibility also being debated abroad amid calls for consistent legal standards. Niger Security & Geopolitics: Niger’s failed mutiny is framed as proof of growing reliance on Russian support, with loyalists reportedly aided by Russian Africa Corps and drones. Sahel Conflict Tech Spillover: Reports say Ukraine is expanding drone training and coordination partnerships across Africa, including Mali and beyond, raising fears of wider unmanned warfare across the region. Migration Cooperation: Nigeria’s Immigration Service and China’s immigration authority agree to deepen intelligence sharing, technical exchanges, and capacity-building for border security and migration management. Food & Tech for Farmers: Nigeria’s “food paradox” is linked to post-harvest losses—weak storage, cold chains, and processing—turning abundance into hunger. Capital Markets Push: West Africa’s BRVM is drawing more international investor attention as the integrated regional exchange posts strong gains. Local Tech/Industry: Infinix launches the GT 50 Pro in Niger with a liquid cooling thermal system aimed at stabilizing hardcore mobile gaming. Education Under Attack: A global warning highlights surging attacks on education, with millions of children disrupted or out of school.