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Hostage Update in Niger: Austria says there is “encouraging news” on the possible release of Austrian hostage Eva G., kidnapped in January 2025, while Switzerland reports it is also working to verify information on a Swiss hostage taken in April 2025—no official confirmation yet. Regional Trade & Transport: Ghana and Burkina Faso are pushing a railway link to connect Tema Port with Ouagadougou, aiming to ease road pressure and boost freight and trade across the Gulf of Guinea to the Sahel. Sahel Mobility Break: Niger has launched biometric passports, completing another step in its break from the ECOWAS travel regime alongside Burkina Faso and Mali. Sports—CAF Ties: Nations FC host Mali’s FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup second leg after a 1-0 first-leg loss, needing a big home turnaround; Medeama also chase a comeback in the CAF Champions League. WAFU-B Women’s Football: Ampem Darkoa Ladies protest final-match procedures after claiming they were not informed of a penalty shootout despite their understanding of extra time rules.

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