Education & Connectivity: Airtel Africa says it will connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027 with UNICEF support, building on 3,296 schools already connected and zero-rated learning platforms. Governance & Inclusion (Niger): Niger State Governor Umaru Bago urges RMAFC to include the state in the 13.5% derivation formula, citing hydropower dams and water impacts, and says women have been appointed vice chairpersons in all 25 LGAs under the WEE policy domestication. Security & Regional Tensions: Mali’s junta claims it broke a rebel blockade around the strategic Anéfis base, while also alleging Al-Qaeda-linked militants received training and suicide-drone support from Ukrainian specialists. Travel Restrictions (West Africa): The US keeps full entry bans on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Sierra Leone, with partial restrictions on several others including Nigeria. Public Services (Niger): Niger State fixes broken links on its MDAs webpage after a watchdog flagged that most ministry buttons were inactive. Health (Niger State): Buruli ulcer outbreak in Munya LGA has killed 7, with isolation and emergency response measures underway.