Niger Crisis: Niger’s junta says it has contained a mutiny at Base 101 in Niamey, with fighting spreading near the presidential palace and state broadcaster; Russia’s Africa Corps reportedly backed loyal forces as dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested. ECOWAS Shake-up: ECOWAS Commission chief Omar Alieu Touray is set to exit after four years shaped by coups, crises and the Sahel bloc’s withdrawal, as the bloc tries to rebuild trust and integration. Humanitarian Pressure: UNHCR data shows 426,000 Nigerians have fled to Niger, Cameroon and Chad, with Niger hosting the biggest share, while Nigeria’s internal displacement also climbs. Libya Elections Roadmap: Rival Libyan factions signed a UN-backed deal to amend electoral rules and hold presidential and parliamentary elections within 24 months. Nigeria Power Trade: Nigeria received N87.85bn from Niger, Togo and Benin for electricity in 2025, with cross-border remittances hitting 84.9%. Ports & Trade: Nigeria’s ports logged 12.3% cargo growth and 14.4% more ocean-going vessels in Q2 2026. Governance & Voting: Kenya may let diaspora voters use national ID cards instead of passports for the 2027 election if regulations pass. Sports: Kenya’s Malkia Strikers reached CAVB quarter-finals after a 3-0 win over Nigeria, while Nigeria’s Caleb Agada set a new three-point record in African qualifiers.