Local Industry Under Pressure: Niamey’s leather/tanning sector says insecurity is disrupting hide supply and cutting sales, even as Gamkallé tannery still employs nearly 200 people and keeps traditional processing alive. Education Disruption: Students at IBBU Lapai began leaving campus after an ASUU indefinite strike started Aug. 24, citing Niger State’s failure to implement the 2025 federal-ASUU agreement. Security & Community Loss: Bandits reportedly killed the Borgu Emirate district head, Ahmed Yusuf, after he allegedly warned them off; separately, gunmen abducted dozens during attacks on Borgu communities, including Dekara mosque raids. Budget & Services: Niger stakeholders preparing the 2027 budget pushed for roads, schools and healthcare, warning that priorities must be both captured and implemented. Industrial Policy: Niger plans an October launch for a local electronics assembly plant in Tillaberi (Hamdallaye), targeting smartphones, computers and tablets. Energy & Finance: CEI Africa backed Spark with €2m to expand off-grid solar access across Africa, with Niger mentioned among co-financing partners. Mining Deal Watch: Atomic Eagle agreed new terms with Niger to re-establish its Madaouela uranium interest (60%/40%), with verification and optimisation underway.