Trans-Saharan Gas Push: Algeria’s SONATRACH has broken ground on its Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline segment, reviving a major corridor to move Nigerian gas through Niger to Europe, with the full line estimated at 4,128 km and 20–30 bcm annually. Niger Power Relief: Niamey’s electricity woes get a boost as Niger launches the Niger–Algeria solidarity power plant, built by Algeria in 70 days to supply up to 200MW for the capital’s heavy demand. Sahel Security Pressure: The Sahel faces one of its worst security crises as major attacks in Mali kill senior officials, while analysts warn regional forces like MNJTF must adapt tactics and deepen community engagement. School Safety vs Insecurity: Nigeria’s lawmakers and teachers’ union are renewing calls for tougher action as banditry and school abductions disrupt education and threaten human capital. Tax Relief for Businesses: Nigeria’s new Tax Ombud urges taxpayers and firms to challenge unfair assessments and multiple taxation through mediation before court. Digital Sovereignty Debate: Coverage questions whether satellite internet like Starlink is a connectivity breakthrough or a new dependency risk for African states. Cross-Border Trade Bottleneck: Borno traders urge PEBEC to rehabilitate dilapidated international roads to revive trade corridors into Niger, Cameroon and Chad.