Türkiye–Africa Security and Trade: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Türkiye will deepen “equal partnership” ties with African states and is ready to back Sahel countries against terrorist threats, after talks with Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tchiani in Ankara. Energy Infrastructure: Algeria has started construction of its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, aiming to move up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas yearly from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria’s Mediterranean coast. Maritime Safety in Nigeria: A report says Nigeria’s Deep Blue waterways security project has helped curb piracy, sea robbery and kidnappings, improving confidence in the country’s blue economy. Environment and Research: CIFOR and World Agroforestry relaunch their global partnership as “Landscape Alliance” to scale nature-based solutions for resilient landscapes and livelihoods. Biodiversity: Angola’s Lisima plateau survey adds dozens of unknown species, highlighting the region’s role in feeding major river systems. Humanitarian Crisis: The UN warns looted Libyan weapons are resurfacing with extremists across Nigeria and the wider Sahel. Displacement Watch: DR Congo remains among the world’s most neglected displacement crises, with funding far below needs. Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: Hundreds of foreign nationals fled door-to-door attacks along the south coast, seeking refuge in community halls. World Cup Rules: FIFA bans vuvuzelas and other loud devices from 2026 venues.