AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Nigeria): Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle named a 24-man squad for the September 25 trip to Madagascar and the September 29 clash in Guinea-Bissau, with captain Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon among the key names; Chelle also recalled goalkeepers Arthur Okonkwo and Maduka Okoye options and included first-timers like Portugal-based Isaac James, while fitness questions linger around Osimhen’s groin injury. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Guinea-Bissau): Guinea-Bissau’s Emiliano Té confirmed a 25-man squad for matches in Morocco—away to Tanzania on September 25 and hosting Nigeria on September 29—drawing from clubs across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. Friendly vs Russia: Chelle released a separate roster for the October 6 friendly in Nizhny Novgorod, adding new call-ups including Samuel James and Kelechi Iheanacho. Regional Policy (ECOWAS/ENBIC): IOM and ECOWAS urged media to boost public awareness of the ENBIC biometric travel card to support safer free movement across West Africa. Environment & Governance (Waste): Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone are pushing waste-management reforms with UNEP support, focusing on stronger laws and better coordination, including the role of informal waste workers. Maritime Security: A Russian drone strike killed the captain of a Tanzanian-flagged civilian vessel in the Black Sea, underlining risks to international shipping. Natural Resources (Fisheries): A report links sardinella declines off Guinea-Bissau to industrial fishmeal demand, including Chinese factory ships and Turkish fishing activity.