Airport Attack in Niger: Explosions and sustained gunfire shook Niamey’s international airport early Thursday, with witnesses saying blasts began around 6am and sporadic shooting continued for nearly two hours; authorities cordoned off the area and the Islamic State affiliate had claimed a similar attack in January. Sahel Security & Rights Pressure: A wave of anti-LGBTQ laws continues across Africa, with Niger’s new penal code criminalising LGBTQIA+ acts and same-sex marriage-related roles, adding jail terms of up to 10 years. Burkina Faso–Niger Church Call: Bishops from Burkina Faso and Niger reaffirmed peace efforts and urged strengthening Small Christian Communities amid insecurity. Ghana–Burkina Border Talks: Ghana and Burkina Faso began a week-long engagement in Pô to reaffirm and jointly manage their shared land boundary, ending June 22 with official documents. Electricity Push: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 countries, including 4.5 million in Nigeria, aiming for 300 million by 2030. Local Economy & Food: Tomato traders in Ghana urged stronger farmer training to boost local production and reduce import dependence, citing insecurity-related supply disruptions from Burkina Faso. Tech & Business: Cyprus-based ASBIS expanded its authorised Apple distribution across multiple African markets, including Burkina Faso and Niger.