Niger Security & Uranium Sector: Niger’s junta says normalcy returned after a mutiny at Air Base 101 in Niamey, with Russian Africa Corps reportedly helping pro-government forces regain control; the episode also underlines growing military friction and the wider Russia–Algeria rivalry in the Sahel. Regional Diplomacy: ECOWAS’s new chief, General Birame Diop, vowed renewed engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, arguing “geography remains the same” despite their withdrawal. Aviation & Defence Support: Algeria sent Su-30MKA fighter jets and refuelling support to Niger after the unrest, framing it as backing Niger’s army against destabilisation attempts. TVET & Jobs: YES-PACT reported TVET reforms gaining traction across Africa, with Niger among countries where skills policy is being linked to employment outcomes. Climate Finance for Industry: Niger State launched a Climate Change Policy and Action Plan plus a climate investment platform to move projects toward bankable pipelines for climate-smart agriculture and development. Energy & Power Reliability (Niger-linked): Niger State is also in the spotlight as Nigeria’s power market decentralisation struggles to attract investment, while separate reporting notes Niger’s electricity bills to Nigeria remain a live issue. Trade & Food Industry: India’s BIRC 2026 is drawing 3,317 buyers from 138 countries, including Niger, pointing to potential new food trade routes.