Bandit Attacks in Niger: Niger State Police confirmed bandits killed three people and burned houses in Pissa village, Borgu LGA, with the military responding after the 9am attack; details on casualties remain unclear. Security Crackdown in Niger State: Troops in Borgu LGA arrested 10 suspected terrorist informants and collaborators during a patrol, aiming to cut off local support networks used for ambushes and kidnappings. Niger’s Anti-LGBTQ Law: Niger’s military government introduced new penal code punishments for consensual same-sex relationships, with sentences up to 5–10 years and fines, drawing sharp condemnation from rights groups. Humanitarian Logistics Hit by Middle East War: UNHCR warned that conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting sea shipments of medicines and relief supplies, delaying aid deliveries and raising costs. Economy & Funding: Niger is set to receive about $33m from the IMF after a staff-level agreement on the ninth ECF review, pending Executive Board approval. Governance & Business Link: NACCIMA appointed a new National Assembly relations executive to track bills and committee proceedings affecting commerce, industry and agriculture. Climate-Smart Training: 2,180 people from disability communities across six states and the FCT will get training in climate-smart agriculture to boost resilience and livelihoods.