Black Sea Shipping Crisis: Ukrainian border guards say they rescued all 16 crew members from the burning bulk carrier Golden Rose after a Russian drone hit its stern; none were injured in the evacuation. Maritime Security Worsens: The wider Russia-Ukraine shipping threat continues, with reports of drone strikes on multiple vessels and new disruptions to port operations, including Maersk temporarily suspending service via Chornomorsk Fishery Port due to shelling. Diplomatic Push: India’s foreign minister, S. Jaishankar, met Russia’s Sergey Lavrov in Manila and reiterated India’s “strong concern” over seafarers’ safety after the MV Golden Leo attack that killed four Indians; India had earlier summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires over the incident. ECOWAS on Guinea-Bissau: ECOWAS urged Guinea-Bissau’s military leaders to unconditionally release detained opposition figures, including former prime minister Domingos Simões Pereira. Regional Economy: ECOWAS reaffirmed plans to launch the ECO single currency in 2027, though adoption will depend on countries meeting economic conditions. Travel Access: Nigeria’s passport ranks 90th globally in the Henley index, with visa-free/visa-on-arrival/e-visa access to 44 destinations.