Counterterrorism: Nigeria’s air force says a precision strike in Borno State killed nine ISWAP fighters, including commander Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, after RPA tracking in the Sambisa Forest area. Diplomacy & appointments: The UK named Vicky Seymour as its Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, aiming to deepen ties across security, migration and development. Payments innovation: UAE fintech Botim and Mastercard launched Mastercard One Credential, letting eligible users switch funding sources and use installments via one card across EEMEA. Education partnerships: Liberia’s LCU signed an academic cooperation MoU with Nigeria’s Ahmadu Bello University to boost faculty development and research capacity. UN leadership bid: Nigeria’s Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola, widow of MKO Abiola, accepted a nomination for UN Secretary-General. Trade & investment: China-Africa trade hit a record milestone as zero-tariff steps deepen two-way industrial links. Migration pressure in Europe: Spain began border checks on travelers from Italy amid the Ceuta migrant dispute. Security & maritime ties: India’s navy chief began a four-day Mauritius visit to strengthen maritime cooperation and defence links. Public finance reform risk: Nigeria’s new tax rules could cut informal firms off from corporate contracts unless they get tax IDs. Food security: Tanzania pushed “oil sovereignty” talks, arguing for edible-oil self-sufficiency to reduce import shocks.