Niger Coup Drama: Mutinous soldiers attacked Niamey’s airport and the presidential palace, briefly cutting state TV/radio, before the junta said it was “gradually” retaking control—leaving the situation still unclear as gunfire and explosions shook the capital. Zambia Election Integrity: Former AU envoy Emmanuel Mwamba called for a fresh national election after alleging fraud, violence and a broken chain of custody in Zambia’s Aug 13 polls. Algeria Wildfires Relief: Communities in Jijel and beyond rallied with donation drives for families displaced by northeast wildfires, as volunteers and the diaspora sent essentials. West Africa Waste Safety: Sierra Leone confirmed 17 nationals among deaths after a Conakry landfill landslide, with survivors identified through joint recovery efforts. Nigeria Sports Politics: AAC presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore pledged to turn Nigeria into a global sports hub and improve World Cup qualification if elected. Lagos Sanitation Push: Lagos says it is adding 200+ compactor trucks to boost waste evacuation and urges residents to use registered waste managers. Road Toll in Zimbabwe: A minibus taxi crash with church members killed 27 near Chivhu. Ghana Education Watch: GTEC published a list of 100 unrecognised universities, warning the public to do due diligence. Ethiopian Cargo Expansion: Ethiopian Airlines launched a new Chengdu–Addis Ababa freighter route to deepen China-Africa trade links.