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Counterterror Update: US and Nigerian forces killed ISIS “second-in-command” Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a Lake Chad Basin operation, with Trump and Tinubu confirming the strike and Nigeria’s DHQ later pushing back on earlier name-confusion claims. Security Shock: In Nigeria, 17 officers were reported killed in an attack on the Army Special Forces School in Yobe, underscoring how fast violence is moving. Media & Trust: A Jordan-hosted community media conference in Amman focused on professional local broadcasting, AI’s newsroom impact, and how to fight fake news and hate speech. Africa–France Politics: Nairobi’s Africa–France summit is still being read through Macron and Ruto priorities, with the wider France-Africa reset theme lingering after past tensions. Digital Power: Schneider Electric says AI-driven data centres will force Africa to accelerate electrification, positioning Kenya as a regional digital hub. Sports & Culture: Kenya dominated the 10,000m at the African Senior Athletics meet in Accra, while Cannes coverage again sparked debate over the lack of African films in the Palme d’Or race.

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