Malian Security: JNIM claimed it temporarily occupied an army barracks in San, central Mali, after an attack that killed at least 10 soldiers, while Mali’s military said it launched a vigorous riposte and restored control. Economic Policy: Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga says Mali will intensify the structural transformation of its economy, with more investment in energy, local processing, infrastructure, and spending on education, healthcare, innovation, youth jobs, entrepreneurship, and women’s economic independence. Humanitarian Focus: A new call argues education must be treated as a life-sustaining humanitarian priority in Mali and other poly-crisis settings, especially for adolescent girls who lose dignity, protection, and hope when schooling collapses. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Sahel and Lake Chad diplomats met in Borno to push deeper cross-border security and trade cooperation against terrorism, violent extremism, organized crime, irregular migration, and climate pressures. Faith & Culture: The Tijaniyya Order’s leadership in Algeria sent a delegation to Nigeria to strengthen Algerian-Nigerian bilateral cooperation and spiritual ties, with meetings involving President Tinubu and visits to Tijaniyya communities. Culture & Lifestyle: Actress Prajaktta Mali says she’s going vegan “by compulsion” after health issues, framing the change as cruelty-free and sharing temple visits ahead of the lifestyle shift.