ICC Under Pressure: The US has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating Washington’s push to “dismantle” the court after Netanyahu/Gallant-related warrants. Rights and Deportations: A US judge ruled deporting at-risk migrants could mean persecution or torture, but ICE is still detaining them. Press Freedom in Togo: Two French filmmakers and their local fixer remain in pre-trial detention after arrests tied to a documentary shoot near Kara, with rights groups calling for their release. Sahel Minerals Watch: Research warns a Sahel lithium boom could open new revenue streams for jihadist and criminal groups via weak regulation and informal mining. Burkina Faso Governance: Burkina Faso says its cooperation format with UNDP must be reviewed to protect sovereignty and avoid “diktat.” Drug Bust in Upper East: Police seized about 500 cartons of assorted Tramadol in Widana, arresting a suspect and tracing links to traffickers across neighboring countries. Women’s Football in Burkina Faso: Edo Queens leave for Burkina Faso for the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers, with Kennedy Boboye set to lead them in a tough Group B. Education Support: Qatar Charity launches Education Campaign 2026 aiming to support 123,000 students at home and abroad. Culture: Loropéni ruins in Burkina Faso highlight the country’s UNESCO heritage, but poor roads limit tourism gains.